The Labour party of New Zealand declared on Saturday that Chris Hipkins would take over as the country’s next prime minister. He will take the place of Jacinda Arden, whose resignation from the position startled the country on Thursday.
Chris Hipkins, who grew up in the Hutt Valley near Wellington, said, “It’s a big day for a lad from the Hutt,” according to news agency AP. “I am both extremely proud and extremely humbled to be taking on this. The biggest privilege and responsibility of my life are involved,” he continued.
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Listed below are Chris Hipkins’ top ten facts:
- Chris Hipkins, the education minister for New Zealand, was the only contender for the position of next Prime Minister.
- Before running in a general election, Hipkins, 44, will hold the position for a little over eight months.
- Hipkins, a 15-year congressman, became well-known after assuming responsibility for crisis management during the coronavirus outbreak.
- In addition to overseeing education, Hipkins serves as leader of the House, minister of police, and public safety.
- He is regarded as a political troubleshooter and has frequently played a variety of roles to resolve issues brought about by his fellow politicians.
- Given that Hipkins is viewed as being more moderate than Ardern, many people think he will be popular with a wide variety of voters.
- Regarding the departing PM, he remarked, “Jacinda Ardern has been an extraordinary prime minister for New Zealand.” “She was the leader we needed at the right time,” the group said.
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- Persuading people that his party is doing a good job handling the economy would be one of his major obstacles in the highest position.
- His remark that people might go outside and “stretch their legs” during the Covid-19 shutdown delighted many online.
Hipkins told reporters on Saturday that he would return from the summer break with renewed energy, that he considered himself to be a hard working person and a great speaker, and that he didn’t intend to lose his signature quick wit in his new position.
