Chris Hipkins elected as New Zealand's 41st prime minister

Chris Hipkins elected as New Zealand's 41st prime minister

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Category : International Published on: January 24 2023

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New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party today selected Mr. Chris Hipkins to replace Ms. Jacinda Ardern as its leader and the 41st Prime Minister of the country.
He will be sworn in as the Prime Minister on Wednesday
Mr. Hipkins named Mr. Carmel Sepuloni as Deputy Prime Minister.
He was appointed Health Minister in July 2020 before becoming the COVID Response Minister at the end of the year.
He was first elected to Parliament in 2008 for the Labor Party.
Before Hipkins can officially become prime minister, Ardern must submit her resignation to King Charles III's representative in New Zealand, Governor General Cindy Kiro.

About New Zealand:

Prime Minister: Chris Hipkins
Capital: Wellington
Currency : New Zealand dollar

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