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Auckland Lockdowns Memory

2 items · 1 aliases · peaked week of 10 May 2026 · first seen 18 May 2026

A podcast discussion critiques Chris Hipkins' remarks on social cohesion and immigration, arguing that memories of Auckland lockdowns remain significant among some, while broader public concern over immigration is overstated and politically amplified by parties like New Zealand F

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Stacked weekly counts; colour by lean. “n/a” covers government and iwi-Māori sources where lean isn't applicable.

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Heard on radio

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  • Heather du Plessis-Allan hdpa-drive The Huddle: Does Chris Hipkins have a point about Aucklanders? 14 May · 19s
    Good, thank you. Okay, let's start by talking about Chris Hipkins. Because I don't know, I'll tell you what, he got he got he got this feeling. I mean, I would to quote split ends. I saw a bit of red this uh about an about 40 minutes ago, Tim. Um is he right that it is really only News Talk ZB that remains angry about the COVID lockdowns.
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hdpa-drive Government / N-A

personal and visceral recollection of hardship

The Huddle: Does Chris Hipkins have a point about Aucklanders?
14 May
hdpa-drive Government / N-A

personal grievance and emotional resentment

Chris Hipkins: Labour leader says Aucklanders have moved on from long lockdowns in 2021
14 May
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