These Are The Contenders to Replace New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
- Education Minister Chris Hipkins seen as a frontrunner
- Justice Minister Kiritapu Allan also seen as strong contender
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The race to become New Zealand’s next prime minister is wide open following Jacinda Ardern’s shock decision to resign and her obvious successor and deputy Grant Robertson confirming he will not be going for the job.
The ruling Labour Party will vote Jan. 22 on a new leader to take it to the general election set for Oct. 14. The stakes are high for the party that has seen its popularity sink amid growing frustrations over inflation and social inequality, a reversal in fortunes after Ardern was globally lauded for steering New Zealand through the pandemic.