Why Chris Hipkins Faces a Tough Road Ahead as New Zealand’s Leader
Jacinda Ardern’s successor Chris Hipkins must grapple with high inflation, looming recession, and weak poll numbers.
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New Zealand Labour lawmakers meet to confirm Chris Hipkins as Jacinda Ardern replacement
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.