Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand's next prime minister after emerging as the only candidate nominated to lead the Labour Party, the party said on Saturday.
Chris Hipkins is currently minister for police, education and public service as well as leader of the House. FILE PHOTO
Hipkins is expected to be confirmed as the new leader at a meeting of Labour’s 64 lawmakers, or Caucus, on Sunday. Hipkins is currently minister for police, education and public service as well as leader of the House.
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