Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins unaware top cop candidate sits on charter school board despite pledge to axe them

Election 2026: Labour leader Chris Hipkins unaware top cop candidate sits on charter school board despite pledge to axe them

Julia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·7 Oct, 2026 03:26 AM2 mins to read‌Labour's Chris Hipkins speaks with candidate Rakesh Naidoo. Photo / Jamie EnsorLabour's Chris Hipkins speaks with candidate Rakesh Naidoo. Photo / Jamie EnsorLabour leader Chris Hipkins was unaware his high-ranking former top cop candidate Rakesh Naidoo sits on a charter school board despite the party’s pledge to scrap charter schools if elected. Hipkins said Naidoo would need to resign from the board of the New Zealand Performance Academy if he becomes

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