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Chris Hipkins has accused the prime minister of starting this election year by "panicking" and throwing one of his senior ministers "under the bus".
The Labour leader made the comments to Morning Report on Wednesday, ahead of the party's post-break gathering in "wet and windy West Auckland".
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon last week confirmed the coalition was considering weakening housing intensification laws in Auckland. The subject did not come up during his 'State of the Nation' speech on Monday.
Housing and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop last year directed Auckland Council to allow for greater housing and development intensification, particularly around rail stations, as the city prepare
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