Tag: Chris Hipkins

Chris Hipkins sworn in as new Prime Minister of New Zealand

Hipkins was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November 2020.

January 25, 2023

Chris Hipkins set to replace New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Hipkins was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November 2020.

January 21, 2023

New Zealand health minister steps down after backlash over beach trip

Clark denied he was pushed from his ministerial position ahead of the September 19 election, saying he only stayed on after breaking lockdown because he did not want to leave in the midst of a health emergency.

July 2, 2020