In New Zealand, new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has halted the decline of the Social Democratic Labor Party. But he carries a mortgage with him.
After Jacinda Ardern’s surprising resignation in New Zealand, he took over the reins of government: Chris Hipkins.
Chris Hipkins? Outside of New Zealand, the name of the New Zealand Prime Minister should only be known to political nerds. This is not only due to the fact that Hipkins only moved into Government House in Wellington two months ago. The prognosis is daring: the former police minister will never develop global appeal. The man seems solid and locally rooted. He’s not looking for the big stage.
