Current Minister of Police Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand’s next prime minister, following Jacinda Ardern’s decision to resign. Hipkins must still garner an endorsement Sunday from his Labour Party colleagues, but as he is the only candidate running to replace Ardern, that is a formality at this stage.
- New Zealand Labour lawmakers confirm Chris Hipkins as Jacinda Ardern replacement
- New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern set to be replaced by Chris Hipkins as new prime minister