Jacinda Ardern’s three words of advice for her successor Outgoing New Zealand prime minister offers wisdom at her last public event The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Jacinda Ardern makes emotional final appearance as New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern made her final public appearance as New Zealand's prime minister on Tuesday - saying the thing she would miss most was the people because they had been the "joy of the job." Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2023
Leading New Zealand was ‘greatest privilege’, says Jacinda Ardern at final event Outgoing prime minister given rapturous welcome at political gathering as she dismisses claims that abuse and threats contributed to her departure The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023
New Zealand's Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as prime minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday bid an emotional farewell on her last day as prime minister, speaking of the kindness and empathy New Zealanders have shown her, but said she was ready to be a sister and a mother. Reuters · Jan 24, 2023
Jacinda Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern has made her final public appearance as New Zealand’s prime minister, saying the thing she would miss most was the people, because they had been the “joy of the job.” The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Ardern bids farewell as NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern has told Kiwis they would still see her around but not in public debates as the New Zealand leader prepares to give up the prime ministership. AAP · Jan 24, 2023
Who is Carmel Sepuloni? New Zealand’s first Pasifika deputy prime minister The daughter of an abattoir worker and fruit picker, Sepuloni could have exactly the expertise the PM needs to tackle a brutal cost of living crisis The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2023
Two months before NSW election, a new poll gives Labor a big lead A new poll has given Labor a sizeable 56% to 44% two-party preferred lead over the Coalition, two months ahead of the New South Wales state election on March 25. The Conversation · Jan 23, 2023
Hipkins is unlikely to reach heights of Jacindamania, and that may suit New Zealanders Chris Hipkins promises a ‘solid’ government that will focus on bread-and-butter issues, in the wake of the international stardom of Jacinda Ardern The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2023
New Zealand’s new prime minister signals policy overhaul to win back voters Incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will prioritize the economy as a recession looms and may jettison some of Jacinda Ardern’s policies as he seeks to win back the political middle ground ahead of an October election. Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023
New Zealand’s Chris Hipkins vows to focus on inflation ‘pandemic’ and ‘fairer’ tax system Incoming prime minister echoes Jacinda Ardern’s promise to cut back Labour’s agenda to focus on cost of living issues The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2023
New Zealand's incoming PM Hipkins says 'making haste' on changes in priorities New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Monday that his government would be "making haste" on reprioritising and looking at whether current policies need to be scaled down. Reuters · Jan 22, 2023
Morning Mail: mass shooting in LA, Wieambilla killers’ daughter speaks out, female sailors tell of abuse A mass shooting at a ballroom dance studio in Monterey Park, California, left ten people dead and the shooter is still at large. Plus: why schools are banning artificial intelligence The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2023
Top international news of the day At least ten people were killed in a mass shooting late Saturday in a city east of Los Angeles following a Lunar New Year celebration that attracted thousands. The Times of India · Jan 22, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand’s new prime minister as he condemns ‘abhorrent’ abuse of Jacinda Ardern Hipkins announces first ever deputy PM of Pacific Islands heritage
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy Chris Hipkins has been confirmed as New Zealand’s next prime minister and he chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen to that rank
ABC News · Jan 22, 2023 Chris Hipkins formally elected new New Zealand Labour leader, replacing outgoing prime minister Jacinda Ardern Jacinda Ardern hands over the NZ Labour leadership to Chris Hipkins in an emotional caucus meeting that saw Mr Hipkins officially endorsed to become the country's next prime minister.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2023 New Zealand: Chris Hipkins taking over from Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday Sole nominee secures Labour endorsement for prime minister, with Carmel Sepuloni as deputy, and incumbent’s last engagements on Tuesday
Reuters · Jan 22, 2023 New Zealand's ruling party confirms Hipkins as new prime minister - Radio New Zealand New Zealand's ruling Labour Party selected Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader of the Labour party and prime minister in a meeting on Sunday, Radio New Zealand reported.
AAP · Jan 22, 2023 Hipkins, Sepuloni to lead NZ Labour New Zealand Labour MPs have greeted outgoing leader Jacinda Ardern and anointed successor Chris Hipkins with applause in Wellington.
Reuters · Jan 22, 2023 New Zealand chooses 'Chippy' Hipkins to replace charismatic Ardern New Zealand's ruling Labour Party chose former COVID minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday to replace the charismatic Jacinda Ardern as its new leader, and become the next prime minister of the country.
AAP · Jan 21, 2023 Canberra to work closely with new NZ PM Australia and New Zealand will continue to build on their relationship once new Kiwi prime minister Chris Hipkins is officially sworn in.
Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023 Chris Hipkins’ journey from police cell to New Zealand’s next prime minister New Zealand’s next prime minister credits time spent in a police cell for sparking his interest in national politics.
WEKU · Jan 21, 2023 Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister The 44-year-old education minister must still garner an endorsement Sunday from his Labour Party colleagues. He would replace Jacinda Ardern, who shocked the nation when she announced her resignation.
The Conversation · Jan 21, 2023 Chris Hipkins becomes NZ’s new prime minister – there are two ways it can go from here Following the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern on January 19, the New Zealand Labour Party already has a new leader: Chris Hipkins. The handover from Ardern to Hipkins has been achieved with the same efficiency as the handover from Andrew Little to Ardern in 2017. But will it be as…