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New Zealand: Chris Hipkins taking over from Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday
Sole nominee secures Labour endorsement for prime minister, with Carmel Sepuloni as deputy, and incumbent’s last engagements on TuesdayChris Hipkins will be New Zealand’s next prime minister following a formal vote that endorsed him as Jacinda Ardern’s…
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.
Chris Hipkins Poised to Replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s Leader
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.
Jacinda Ardern’s Quitting Was Personal, but Also Political
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.
New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern set to be replaced by Chris Hipkins as new prime minister
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.
Chris Hipkins set to become next prime minister of New Zealand
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…
What Jacinda Ardern Could Do Next
From the U.N. to humanitarian organizations, it’s clear Ardern will have no shortage of options—after some downtime.
Jacinda Ardern Says No to Burnout
The New Zealand prime minister made a surprise announcement that she would step down as the country’s leader.
Jacinda Ardern Says No to Burnout
The New Zealand prime minister made a surprise announcement that she would step down as the country’s leader.