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After he was the lone contender to enter the race on Saturday to succeed Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister of New Zealand, Education Minister Chris Hipkins is now in the running to become the country’s next Prime Minister.
Hipkins, who is 44 years old, must still secure an endorsement from his fellow Labour Party members on Sunday, although this is really a formality at this point. In the days that will follow, there will be a power transition that is officially recognised.
Mum said it’s already on teletext in Holland. Chris Hipkins is the sole nominee to become the Labour Party Leader. When I was a newbie candidate in 2017, he was already one of those people who always made himself available, sharing his experience; he’s going to be great. pic.twitter.com/wPpgXMhqAx
— Marja Lubeck (@MarjaLubeck) January 20, 2023
Hipkins referred to the Hutt Valley, which is located close to Wellington, as the place where he spent his childhood and added, “It’s a big day for a lad from the Hutt.” “I’m incredibly honoured, and at the same time, I’m really proud to be taking on this challenge. It is the most important responsibility I have ever had, as well as the most important privilege I have ever had.
On Thursday, Ardern stunned the country of five million people when she revealed that she would be stepping down as prime minister after serving in that capacity for five and a half years.
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Because there were no other contenders, it was clear that the party legislators had united behind Hipkins in order to avoid a drawn-out campaign and any indication of dissension in the wake of Ardern’s resignation.
