New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation after more than five years in office. Her final act as leader was to join Education Minister Chris Hipkins at the Rātana meeting grounds, and her departure has been met with sadness from many New Zealanders. Ardern's deputy, Grant Robertson, will serve as acting Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen in a leadership election on February 18th.
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Chris Hipkins Set to Become New Zealand’s Next Prime Minister Following Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation
Chris Hipkins Set to Become New Zealand’s Next Prime Minister Following Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation
New Zealand is set to have a new prime minister, with Education Minister Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern following her shock resignation announcement earlier this week. Labour Party Whip Duncan Webb has announced that the Labour Party caucus will meet on Sunday to endorse Hipkins' nomination and confirm him as leader. Ardern has been in the top role for five-and-a-half years and her resignation has sent shockwaves through the nation, with Hipkins set to take over the role of prime minister in the coming weeks.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation from her role as leader of the country, citing that she no longer has "enough in the tank" to do the job justice. She will remain in her seat as a lawmaker until the general election in October, and is confident in the Labour Party's ability to win. Ardern will be remembered for her work on a number of issues, including her response to the global pandemic.