Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand's next prime minister
New Zealand's ruling Labour Party announced on Sunday that Chris Hipkins will be the party's new leader and the country's 41st prime minister.
His election was confirmed by a vote in the party's caucus meeting on Sunday, which lasted less than an hour.
The 44-year-old caucus member, minister for education, police, and public service, and leader of the house, was the sole nominee, following his predecessor Jacinda Ardern's shock resignation.
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