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Chris Hipkins, New Zealand’s New Leader, Hopes to Put Ardern Behind Him
Mr. Hipkins, who was sworn in on Wednesday, has nine months to persuade voters who cooled on Jacinda Ardern’s government that he’s a fresh alternative.
Your Monday Briefing: A Lunar New Year Shooting
Also, New Zealand’s next leader and a Lunar New Year travel surge in China.
Chris Hipkins Poised to Replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand’s Leader
Mr. Hipkins, a household name in New Zealand for his role overseeing the country’s response to the pandemic, was nominated to succeed Jacinda Ardern as leader of the governing Labour Party.
Jacinda Ardern’s Quitting Was Personal, but Also Political
In parliamentary systems like New Zealand’s, it is the norm for leaders to step down when doing so may serve their party’s electoral prospects. In other political systems, leaving office early is rare.
Jacinda Ardern Says No to Burnout
The New Zealand prime minister made a surprise announcement that she would step down as the country’s leader.
Jacinda Ardern Exits the Stage
After the surprise had sunk in, speculation about her next move quickly began. The answer may lie in the priorities she professed before becoming prime minister.
Jacinda Ardern Will Be Gone Soon but New Zealand’s Economic Troubles Are Here to Stay
Ms. Ardern maneuvered through one crisis after another but had less success confronting persistent challenges that have hobbled successive governments.
How Covid Played a Role in Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation
In a part of the world where coronavirus restrictions lingered, Jacinda Ardern struggled to get beyond her association with pandemic policy.
Key Moments in Jacinda Ardern’s Political Career
New Zealand’s outgoing prime minister won global fame with youthful charisma and a frank, compassionate leadership style that carried her through crisis.