Election 2026: Chris Hipkins definitively rules out governing deal with NZ First

Winston Peters (right) has previously ruled out Chris Hipkins (inset) "permanently". Photos / Mark Mitchell, Corey FlemingWinston Peters (right) has previously ruled out Chris Hipkins (inset) "permanently". Photos / Mark Mitchell, Corey FlemingLabour leader Chris Hipkins has ruled out a governing deal with New Zealand First. Hipkins had not formally dismissed the party until today – he ruled the party out at the last election and earlier rejected NZ First leader Winston Peters as Foreign Minister. Peters has also ruled