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New Zealand's new Labour leader set to be Prime Minister

Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand’s next Prime Minister

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand’s next Prime Minister Source: AAP

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Chris Hipkins is set to become the next Prime Minister of New Zealand, after being named the only nominee to replace Jacinda Ardern as Labour leader.

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