Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

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New Zealand's next prime minister credits time spent in a police cell for sparking his interest in national politics. The ruling Labor Party’s caucus is meeting Sunday in Wellington to endorse his promotion to leader following the shock resignation of Jacinda Ardern. He will then be sworn in by the governor-general.

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Times of India

Chris Hipkins to be New Zealand PM

The 44-year-old senior politician must be formally endorsed by the party's caucus on Sunday to take over as the country's 41st prime minister, after Ardern's shock resignation on Thursday.

4 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Chris Hipkins: Uphill battle looms for New Zealand's next PM

The Labour party's popularity has slumped, but Jacinda Ardern is still a hard act to follow.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins Faces a Tough Road as New Zealand PM

Hipkins became minister for police in mid-2022 amid a crime wave. He is also minister for education and public service, as well as leader of the House

4 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Chris Hipkins profile: who is New Zealand’s next prime minister after Jacinda Ardern?

‘Chippy’ weathered Covid pandemic, now faces new storms and Labour’s flagging popularity ahead of 2023 electionNew Zealand’s incoming prime minister, Chris Hipkins, steered the country through the Covid pandemic. An experienced career politician with a “fixer” reputation, he has a new storm to navigate: reversing Labour’s months-long polling slide and recapturing voters in the wake of Jacinda Ardern’s shock departure.Hipkins, 44, was the ministe…

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Chris Hipkins, set to become New Zealand's prime minister, built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes in handling the pandemic and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.

4 months ago·United Kingdom

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