Chris Hipkins was confirmed as New Zealand’s next prime minister on Sunday after he received the unanimous support of Labor MPs to succeed Jacinda Ardern.
Hipkins, 44, will officially be sworn into his new role on Wednesday.
“We will deliver a very concrete government that is focused on the bread and butter issues for New Zealanders and that are relevant to the moment in time,” Hipkins said. told reporters In Wellington, the Associated Press reported.
Hipkins hit . Served as New Zealand’s COVID-19 response manager during coronavirus Epidemic.
Ardern said on Thursday will resign As Prime Minister, in a shocking announcement. He also confirmed that a New Zealand national election would be held on 14 October.