Chris Hipkins rejects allegations circulating online from ex-wife

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has rejected allegations made by his former wife on social media, saying he “reject[s] the allegations entirely” and will not comment further.

A Facebook post made by Hipkins’ ex-wife that was initially shared with friends only later leaked and circulated online, raising questions for the former Prime Minister.

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Posts were shared on social media by fringe bloggers and later spread more widely.

thisquality has obtained a screenshot of the allegations but has chosen not to publish them.

In a brief statement, Hipkins said he rejects the claims and indicated he would not discuss the matter publicly.

Hipkins did not engage with the specifics of the claims, reiterating the allegations were related to private matters.

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He and his former wife married in 2020 but separated in 2022.

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