On the trail: Hipkins goes shopping for votes in New Plymouth

On the trail: Hipkins goes shopping for votes in New Plymouth

Chris Hipkins hit the provinces for the first time this campaign, visiting New Plymouth to tour a state house under construction, shop at an independent green grocer and hold a standing-room-only public meeting. The Labour Party leader was well-received wherever he went – perhaps the biggest frustration locals experienced was struggling to get past journalists and communications staff to do their weekly shop. Hipkins, who considers himself a DIY…