Carmel Sepuloni named New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister

Hipkins made the announcement after being confirmed as Jacinda Ardern's successor

Carmel Sepuloni attends a news conference after being confirmed as the new Deputy Prime Minister in Wellington, New Zealand, January 22, 2023. Credit: Reuters Photo

New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday named Carmel Sepuloni the new deputy prime minister.

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Hipkins, 44, announced the appointment at a news conference after the ruling Labour Party confirmed him as successor to Jacinda Ardern as party leader and prime minister.

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