The New Zealand Labour party has moved quickly to settle on Chris Hipkins as their leader to be Prime Minister and to lead them into the upcoming October Election.

A previous Education Minister, the 44 year old replaces Jacinda Ardern to take on the Nationals Christopher Luxon.  Which Chris will voters choose?

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Produced By: Roderick Chambers

Featured In Story: Associate Professor Grant Duncan , School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University

First aired on The Wire, Monday 23 January 2023