# Labour leader Chris Hipkins confident ahead of election

> Labour leader Chris Hipkins says ground game will secure victory despite tight polls.
- Title: Labour leader Chris Hipkins confident ahead of election · RNZ
- Summary: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says ground game will secure victory despite tight polls.
- Keywords: labour, chris hipkins, election 2026, ground game, national party, polls, cost of living, RNZ
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2385099/labour-s-chris-hipkins-is-quietly-confident-ahead-of-election-day
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-11-06T02:42:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: labour, chris hipkins, election 2026, ground game, national party, polls, cost of living, politics, news
## Hipkins campaign confidence
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is quietly confident ahead of election day.
## Increased door-knocking
250,000 door knocks compared to 150,000 in last campaign.
## Polling confidence
Freshwater Strategy poll shows Labour in thirties with tight race.
## Cost of living focus
Hipkins says Labour has real plan to tackle cost of living.
## Public sentiment
Public believes Labour has better cost of living solutions than National.
## Election uncertainty
Election outcome remains uncertain with close vote margins.
## Key takeaway

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is confident in election victory due to strong ground game and public demand for change.