CNN — New Zealand welcomed a new prime minister on Wednesday, six days after Jacinda Ardern’s shock resignation ahead of an upcoming election. Chris Hipkins, 44, was sworn in on Wednesday at an inauguration ceremony in the capital Wellington. Hipkins
Tag: Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand’s Labour party unanimously endorses Chris Hipkins to succeed Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern | CNN
CNN — New Zealand’s Labour party has unanimously endorsed Education Minister Chris Hipkins to succeed current Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as party leader. Hipkins was the only nominee for the leadership position so his endorsement on Sunday was largely a
New Zealand Education Minister Chris Hipkins bids to replace Jacinda Ardern as PM | CNN
CNN — Chris Hipkins, New Zealand’s education minister, is bidding to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister, after her shock resignation announcement earlier this week. Hipkins emerged as the only candidate to be nominated for the leadership of the ruling
New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern to resign before upcoming election | CNN
CNN — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Thursday she will stand aside for a new leader within weeks, saying she doesn’t believe she has the energy to seek re-election in the October polls. Speaking at news conference, Ardern