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Edwards on Politics
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Political leaders too timid to push for republic

OPINION: Neither Chris Hipkins nor Christopher Luxon appear willing to lead the debate.

NBR political editor Brent Edwards speaks with Jonathan Mitchell.

Brent Edwards Thu, 11 May 2023

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is a theoretical republican, whatever that means.

But don’t worry, Newstalk ZB breakfast host Mike Hosking is an unabashed royalist and makes no secret of where his loyalties lie.

Indeed, Hosking was so impressed with the Coronation of King Charles lll he thinks it

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Brent Edwards Thu, 11 May 2023
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