Chris Hipkins becomes NZ’s new prime minister – there are two ways it can go from here
- Written by Grant Duncan, Associate Professor, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University
Getty ImagesFollowing the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern on January 19, the New Zealand Labour Party already has a new leader: Chris Hipkins. The handover from Ardern to Hipkins has been achieved with the same efficiency as the handover from Andrew Little to Ardern in 2017. But will it be as successful?
Hipkins entered parliament in 2008...
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