There's been no way to sugar coat it for Labour Party members after a humbling defeat in the general election.
And in the wake of their defeat, many MPs are considering their futures with the Party. List MP and former leader Andrew Little has been the first to announce he's leaving.
Leader Chris Hipkins is sticking around, although whether he will remain leader long term is still up for discussion.
Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
