Breakfast with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 7, 2023
7:45 AM - 9:15 AM NZST
A standing breakfast will be served from 7:45am. The Prime Minister's speech will begin at 8:30am, followed by audience Q&A.
Location
The Pā, The University of Waikato
Free parking is available at gate 1 on Knighton Road. View the campus map here.
Fees/Admission
Members $30 + GST, standing breakfast included
Non-members $40 + GST, standing breakfast included
Registration closes on 28 August.
If you are unable to attend the event, requests for refunds must be received no later than 1 week before the event. Tickets are transferrable.
Description
Registrations are now closed - email us if you would like to attend.
Join us for breakfast with the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Chris Hipkins as we hear his pitch to the Waikato business community five weeks out from the General Election.
This event is sponsored by 2degrees and The University of Waikato, and we are grateful we are able to host this event in their amazing new facility, The Pā. This event also takes place as part of the NZ Chambers 2023 National Conference which the Waikato Chamber is hosting.
About the speaker
Rt Hon Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins is the Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party, Prime Minister of New Zealand and Member of Parliament for Remutaka.
Born in the Hutt Valley, Chris attended Waterloo Primary School, Hutt Intermediate and Hutt Valley Memorial College (later known as Petone College), where he was the Head Boy in 1996. He went on be the president of the students association at Victoria University in 2000 and 2001, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and Criminology. After completing his studies, he worked in a variety of roles across government and business.
Following the 2017 election, Chris became the Minister of Education, Minister for the Public Service and Leader of the House. During this time he oversaw a number of significant achievements, from introducing free and healthy lunches in schools, to free apprenticeships and trades training which led to record apprenticeship numbers. On top of this, more schools and classrooms were built across the country, and almost every state school was upgraded through the School Investment Package.
Chris later took on the ministerial portfolios for Health, COVID-19 and Police, where he delivered a range of measures to make New Zealand safer and fairer for everyone. He became the Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister in January 2023.
As well as being the Prime Minister and MP for Remutaka, he is also the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, and the Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services.
A father of two, Chris is an outdoor enthusiast, particularly keen on mountain biking, tramping and swimming through the Hutt Valley, his home. He places a strong emphasis on social justice and believes that every New Zealander should have the opportunity to reach their full potential in life.
