{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/67f5c113fbfca819ff67e034?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Chris Hipkins on Covid Regrets, Sausage Roll Memes & Life as Prime Minister","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1744171842684-7eee1ee6-7576-4378-a0b0-7623d32137dd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Chris Hipkins was the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand.</p><p>And at the time of recording this podcast, he is the leader of the Labour party and hoping to become the next Prime Minister of New Zealand.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is small part of the Chis “Chippy” Hipkins story.&nbsp;It was an honor to connect with him for his first long form podcast that focused on who he is rather than what he does.&nbsp;I am hoping this will be Chris Hipkins like you have never heard him before.</p><p><br></p><p>Some of the ground we cover includes</p><p><br></p><p>+ The BTS of all his viral moments including the infamous Covid 19 “spread your legs” meme.</p><p><br></p><p>+ His first introductions to parliament and his recollections on going on to land the most important job in New Zealand.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>+ His relationship with Jacinda Ardern and his thoughts on Trump, Luxon and others.</p><p><br></p><p>+ His mental health, adversities and the role therapy has played in his life in recent years.</p><p><br></p><p>+ His life outside of work, including his love of DIY.  And much, much more.</p><p><br></p><p>Email:  Dom@Podlab.nz</p><p>IG: DomHarvey NZ</p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}