SUBSCRIBERNationalIt’s the (South Island) economy, stupid: Finance reps tout for votesLabour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media at the conference. Photo: RNZMike HoulahanPolitical EditorFriday, August 14, 2026SHAREfacebooktwitterwhatsappemaillinkedinfacebooktwitterwhatsappemaillinkedinPHOTO