First Published Jan 21, 2023, 10:04 AM IST
New Zealand’s education and police minister Chris Hipkins will be elected as the next prime minister, according to reports.
Chris Hipkins is considered to be the most seasoned and qualified politician in the Labor Party, so chances are he will come.
Jacinda Ardern, who is the Prime Minister of New Zealand, announced her resignation two days ago. He made this announcement when the general election is going to be held in New Zealand in October.
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With 10 months to go before the election, speculation is rife as to who will be appointed as interim prime minister, with Chris Hipkins likely to be appointed.
Chris Hippsins served as New Zealand’s Minister for Covid Prevention for 2 years during the outbreak of the Corona virus. Due to Chris Hipchin’s excellent work, strict restrictions, border closures, strict testing of New Zealand arrivals, quarantine measures, the number of corona cases in New Zealand has not been high. Chris Hipkins activities were well received by the public. However, Chris understood that people were getting tired of the restrictions and then decided to loosen the restrictions.
Political commentator Josie Pagani says “Chris Hipkins has a good political background, having been in the opposition for 14 years. “Chris Hipkins is qualified to run a government that is intelligent, likable, yet tough.”
Chris Hipkins was appointed Police Minister in June last year. Hipkins was appointed after criticism of the government’s laxity in dealing with crime. Already Chris Hipkins has been Minister for Education and Minister for Public Service.
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Justice Minister Gerry Allen said: “Chris Hipkins is a fit and strong prime minister. He has given excellent management in the last 6 years,” he said.
Chris Hipkins is passionate about outdoor activities. He is very interested in trekking, swimming and bike riding. Hipkins holds a degree in Politics and Criminology from the University of Victoria.
Before becoming an MP in 2008, Hipkins was a senior adviser to two Education Ministers and an adviser to former Prime Minister Helen Clark.
Last Updated Jan 21, 2023, 10:04 AM IST