Chris Hipkins has been chosen to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s prime minister – and has been sworn in after her shock resignation last week. Mr Hipkins, who is fondly known as “Chippy”, received the unanimous support of politicians from the Labour Party after he was the only candidate to enter the race to … Read more
After the unexpected resignation of ex-PM, Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins was officially appointed as the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand on Wednesday. Now, the 44-year-old, Hipkins has less than nine months to regain the trust of the public on his party before contesting a tough general election. The opinion polls indicate that the Labour … Read more
Chris Hipkins vows to protect his family from the treatment his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, received. Source link
New Zealand Labour lawmakers are currently meeting to confirm Chris Hipkins’s nomination to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader of the Labour party and New Zealand’s new prime minister. Hipkins, 44, was the only nomination for the job and his confirmation by the 64 lawmakers, known as the Labour caucus, is largely a formality. Read more: … Read more
New Zealand Education Minister Chris Hipkins talks to reporters outside Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, on Saturday. Nick Perry/AP hide caption toggle caption Nick Perry/AP New Zealand Education Minister Chris Hipkins talks to reporters outside Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, on Saturday. Nick Perry/AP WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Education Minister Chris Hipkins is set to … Read more
The Labour party’s popularity has slumped, but Jacinda Ardern is still a hard act to follow. Source link
Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader of the Labour party and New Zealand’s prime minister after being the only candidate to be nominated for the role, the Labour Party said in a statement. Hipkins is expected to be confirmed as the new leader at a meeting of Labour’s 64 lawmakers, or … Read more
The New Zealand education minister is set to become the country’s next prime minister after Jacinda Ardern resigned from the role. Chris Hipkins, 44, was the only candidate to enter the race to replace Ms Ardern, whose final day in office will be on 7 February. He must still get an endorsement from his Labour … Read more
key points Mr Hipkins, 44, will be ratified as party leader at a caucus meeting on Sunday. Mr Hipkins is a trusted political ally of Ms Ardern. The pair are also close friends, taking their young children on play dates outside of parliament. Chris Hipkins will become the next prime minister of New Zealand after … Read more
The education and police minister will replace Jacinda Ardern following her decision to quit. Source link