Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy


              New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, left, and new Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins arrive for their caucus vote at Parliament in Wellington, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023.  Hipkins got the unanimous support of lawmakers from his party after he was the only candidate to enter the contest to replace Ardern, who shocked the nation of 5 million people last Thursday when she announced she was resigning. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP)
            
              Carmel Sepuloni arrives for their caucus vote at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Chris Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand's next prime minister and he chose Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen to that rank. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP)
            
              New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, right, and new Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins arrive for their caucus vote at Parliament in Wellington, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Hipkins got the unanimous support of lawmakers from his party after he was the only candidate to enter the contest to replace Ardern, who shocked the nation of 5 million people last Thursday when she announced she was resigning. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP)
            
              New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, right, and new Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins arrive for their caucus vote at Parliament in Wellington, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Hipkins got the unanimous support of lawmakers from his party after he was the only candidate to enter the contest to replace Ardern, who shocked the nation of 5 million people last Thursday when she announced she was resigning. (Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via AP)
            
              Chris Hipkins, left, and Carmel Sepuloni hold a press conference at Parliament in Wellington, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand's next prime minister and he chose Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen to that rank.(AP Photo/Nick Perry)
            
              Chris Hipkins, right, and Carmel Sepuloni arrive for a press conference at Parliament in Wellington, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand's next prime minister and he chose Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen to that rank. (AP Photo/Nick Perry)
Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy