Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins MP | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Rimutaka | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 8 November 2008 | |
Preceded by | Paul Swain |
Majority | 1,904 (2.24%)[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | Wellington, New Zealand | September 5, 1978
Political party | Labour (since 1996) |
Residence | Upper Hutt, New Zealand |
Profession | Ministerial Advisor |
Website | chrishipkins.co.nz |
Early life
Hipkins was born in the Hutt Valley. He attended Waterloo Primary School, Hutt Intermediate and Hutt Valley Memorial College (later known as Petone College), where he was the Head Boy in 1996. Chris went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and Criminology at Victoria University of Wellington, where he was Student President in 2000 and 2001.[2]
Professional life
After graduating, Hipkins held a number of jobs, including working as a policy advisor for the Industry Training Federation, and as a training manager for Todd Energy in Taranaki. Hipkins also worked in Parliament as an advisor to Trevor Mallard and Helen Clark.[2]
Member of Parliament
Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party |
2008–2011 | 49th | Rimutaka | 47 | Labour |
2011–present | 50th | Rimutaka | 30 | Labour |
Hipkins was selected to stand in the Labour seat of Rimutaka, following the retirement of sitting MP Paul Swain. Hipkins won the seat with a majority of 753.[1]
Following the election, Hipkins was appointed the Labour spokesperson for Internal Affairs.[3]
In May 2010, Hipkins' Electricity (Renewable Preference) Amendment Bill was drawn from the member's ballot.[4] It was defeated at its first reading in June.[4]
The 2011 General Elections saw Hipkins increase his winning margin in Rimutaka to 3,286.[5] Following that he became the Labour Party's Chief Whip. Hipkins also holds the State Services and Associate Education spokesperson roles.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Official Count Results -- Rimutaka". ElectionsNZ. 2008-11-22. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Chris Hipkins - Profile". 2007-12-12. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ↑ "New Zealand Parliament - Hipkins, Chris". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Electricity (Renewable Preference) Amendment Bill". New Zealand Parliament. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ↑ http://www.electionresults.govt.nz/electionresults_2011/electorate-43.html
- ↑ http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/MPP/MPs/MPs/8/b/9/50MP155641-Hipkins-Chris.htm
External links
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New Zealand Parliament | ||
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Preceded by Paul Swain |
Member of Parliament for Rimutaka 2008 – present |
Incumbent |