Hipkins became a household name in New Zealand fronting the government’s response to the pandemic
Hipkins said on Saturday that he had the support of his colleagues to take on the job.had “no more in the tank” to lead the countryFirst elected to parliament for the Labour Party in 2008, Hipkins became a household name fronting the government’s response to the pandemic.
He was appointed health minister in July 2020 before becoming the COVID response minister at the end of the year.Hipkins is holding a press conference following his confirmation as leader and there he is expected to announce a new Deputy Prime Minister. Hipkins said on Saturday that Grant Robertson, who is currently Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, is likely to hold onto the job of Finance Minister.
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