Chris Hipkins says he's still the leader of the Labour Party.
He delivered the impassioned message after a marathon caucus meeting with new and current MPs.
He's confirmed there was no leadership challenge, but the team will hold a vote within three months of the election.
ZB political editor Jason Walls says Labour doesn't know the makeup of their future caucus yet- and there's still time for the Party and Hipkins to reassess their options.
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