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Labour leader Chris Hipkins opened the party’s first annual conference since its election defeat, urging members to “change” to reconnect with voters. Hipkins criticised the National-led government’s “austerity” and tax breaks, saying, “They’ve chosen tax breaks for landlords over support for first home buyers.” The conference will focus on tax, economic policies, and Labour’s plan for a 2026 comeback.