Labour leader Chris Hipkins has thrown his support behind Andrew Little as the former party leader mulls a run for the Wellington mayoralty.

Speaking to Nick Mills today, Hipkins said Little is a “top bloke” and would be a “very, very good option for Wellingtonians”.

“He’s both a leader and a capable manager and I think Wellington city needs both at the moment,” Hipkins said.

“No one can doubt Andrew’s left-wing credentials, he’s a true Labour Party stalwart.”

He also discussed the government's new Defence Capability Plan, his party's standings in the polls and the fight against organised crime.

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