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Before Hipkins officially becomes prime minister, Ardern must tender her resignation to Governor General Cindy Kiro.
Hipkins became a household name fronting the New Zealand government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
He was appointed health minister in July 2020 before becoming the Covid response minister at the end of the year.
Hipkins was first elected to parliament for the Labor Party in 2008.
Source: ABC, wires
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