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Mr. Hipkins, a household name in New Zealand for his role overseeing the country’s response to the pandemic, was nominated to succeed Jacinda Ardern as leader of the governing Labour Party.
In parliamentary systems like New Zealand’s, it is the norm for leaders to step down when doing so may serve their party’s electoral prospects. In other political systems, leaving office early is rare.
Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s next prime minister after emerging as the only candidate nominated to lead the Labour Party.
Minister selected by Labour party to succeed Jacinda Ardern after her shock resignation on ThursdayA new prime minister for New Zealand has been chosen by the Labour party after the shock resignation of Jacinda Ardern on Thursday.Chris Hipkins – the mi…
From the U.N. to humanitarian organizations, it’s clear Ardern will have no shortage of options—after some downtime.
The New Zealand prime minister made a surprise announcement that she would step down as the country’s leader.
The New Zealand prime minister made a surprise announcement that she would step down as the country’s leader.
After the surprise had sunk in, speculation about her next move quickly began. The answer may lie in the priorities she professed before becoming prime minister.
Ms. Ardern maneuvered through one crisis after another but had less success confronting persistent challenges that have hobbled successive governments.
Political commentators say there are several current ministers who are potential candidates for the top job.