Labour Leader Chris Hipkins joined John MacDonald this morning for the first of this year’s regular catchups to get his thoughts on recent events. 

What does he make of the situation surrounding the timeline of the Government’s promise to add new frontline police? 

Does he feel responsible for James Shaw’s resignation? 

And what does he think of Christchurch City Council’s investigation into hosting the Commonwealth Games? 

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