Support for New Zealand's Labour Party jumps to its highest level in almost a year, as new PM Chris Hipkins reshuffles his cabinet and sets out policy priorities.
Chris Hipkins got the unanimous support of his party as the only candidate to enter the contest to replace Jacinda Ardern.abc.net.au/news/support-for-nz-labour-party-jumps-after-chris-hipkins/101913700Support for New Zealand's Labour Party has jumped to its highest level in almost a year after Chris Hipkins replaced Jacinda Ardern as prime minister and leader of the Labour Party.
A backlash over COVID-19 restrictions, a worsening housing crisis, rising living costs, and growing concerns about crime had seen support for her government plummet. "The challenge from here is delivering on those expectations in an environment where inflation and interest rates remain high, and some unpopular policies may prove tricky to unpick," he said.
Nanaia Mahuta will remain as foreign minster, but Mr Hipkins told a media conference he had taken away her other portfolios to free-up time for her to focus more on foreign policy and allow her to travel more internationally.
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