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CHRIS HIPKINS

New Zealand's National Party leader Christopher Luxon addresses his supporters in Auckland after winning the general election on Saturday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 15, 2023
New Zealand elects its most conservative government in decades
Former Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon's center-right National Party will lead a coalition with a smaller libertarian party.
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to members of the media earlier this year in Wellington.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 1, 2023
New Zealand PM tests positive for COVID-19 amid election campaign
Chris Hipkins has cold and flu symptoms, according to a statement from his office, and will be isolating for five days or until he tests negative.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2023
New Zealand looks to broaden trade with China as Hipkins meets Xi
On a six-day visit, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his 29-strong delegation are working to drive demand for more than the traditional fare of milk, logs and lamb.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 25, 2023
Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM
Hipkins built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 25, 2023
New Zealand's Chris Hipkins sworn in as prime minister
The Labour party elected Hipkins following the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern last week.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 23, 2023
New Zealand’s new prime minister signals policy overhaul to win back voters
Chris Hipkins will prioritize the economy as a recession looms and may jettison some of Jacinda Ardern’s policies ahead of an October election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 22, 2023
Chris Hipkins' journey from a police cell to New Zealand’s next prime minister
Hipkins, 44, faces an uphill battle to win Labor a third term in office in an Oct. 14 election, with his party trailing the main opposition National Party in recent polls.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 21, 2023
Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister
Hipkins is expected to be confirmed as the new leader at a meeting of the ruling Labour Party's 64 lawmakers on Sunday.

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