Conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand's next prime minister after winning a decisive election victory Saturday.
Conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand’s next prime minister after winning a decisive election victory Saturday.
Her departure left Hipkins, 45, to take over as leader. He had previously served as education minister and led the response to the coronavirus pandemic. The National Party candidate for the seat, Melissa Lee, told The Associated Press she was feeling excited but also nervous about the final result in Mount Albert.
However, he said, his initial impression of voting throughout the country was that it was turning out to be a “bloodbath” for the left.Hipkins had promised free dental care for people younger than 30 and the removal of sales taxes on fruit and vegetables.Luxon has promised to axe the Māori Health Authority, which he says creates two separate health systems. Hipkins says he’s proud of such co-governance efforts and has accused Luxon of condoning racism.
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