WELLINGTON: New Zealand's ruling Labour Party chose former COVID-19 minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday (Jan 22) to replace the charismatic Jacinda Ardern as its new leader, and become the next prime minister of the country. Hipkins, 44, was the
Known as"Chippy", Hipkins built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19 and was a troubleshooter for Ardern when other cabinet ministers were struggling.
Hipkins named Carmel Sepuloni as deputy prime minister, New Zealand's first deputy prime minister of Pacific origin. He said a year ago he and his wife decided to live separately. “She’s still my best friend but we have made that decision in the best interest of our family.” Hipkins has a tough road ahead with Labour trailing the opposition in opinion polls and the country expected to fall into recession next quarter before a general election on Oct 14.
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New Zealand's ruling party confirms Chris Hipkins as new prime minister: ReportWELLINGTON: New Zealand's ruling Labour Party selected Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader of the Labour party and prime minister in a meeting on Sunday (Jan 22), Radio New Zealand reported. Hipkins, 44, was the
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Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime ministerAUCKLAND: New Zealand's former COVID-19 response minister Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after receiving the only nomination from fellow MPs, the ruling Labour Party said Saturday (Jan 21). The 44-year-old senior politician must be formally endorsed by the party's caucus on Sun
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Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime ministerMr Hipkins is expected to be confirmed as the new leader at a meeting of Labour’s 64 lawmakers on Sunday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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‘Tough and capable’: New Zealand’s next PM Chris Hipkins led Covid-19 crackdownMr Hipkins won plaudits for his near two-year term as the Covid-19 response minister. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime ministerWELLINGTON — Chris Hipkins, who led New Zealand's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as the country's next prime minister after emerging as the only candidate nominated to lead the Labour Party, the party said on Saturday (Jan 21). Hipkins is expected to be confirmed as the new leader at a meeting of Labour's 64...
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Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand prime ministerWELLINGTON: Chris Hipkins, set to become New Zealand's prime minister, built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, although he acknowledges some mistakes in handling the pandemic and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election. Known as 'Chippy', the former COVID-19 mini
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