Chris Hipkins set to replace New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern
Hipkins was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November 2020.
Hipkins was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November 2020.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed on Saturday that she had tested positive for Covid-19.
Addressing the media on Saturday, Ardern said Parliament will pass the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Bill by the end of the month, reports Xinhua news agency.
The "Dawn Raids" took place from 1974 to 1976 during which the New Zealand government clamped down on immigrant workers from the Pacific who overstayed their work visas.
At the press conference, Ardern thanked Reddy, New Zealand's 21st Governor-General, for "her dedication and service" over the past five years.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described the emergence of the two COVID-19 cases "an unacceptable failure of the system", while Bloomfield said that it was "a slip up in the process".
Earlier, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had warned that new cases may come up in the future as New Zealanders return home, and some others were allowed in under special conditions.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who has been praised internationally for her leadership through the epidemic, said there were still tough times ahead.
The lifting of restrictions will coincide with the release of the government's annual budget on Thursday.
"With Level 3 acting as our recovery room from COVID-19, we need to ensure extra vigilance to lock in the gains of Level 4 in stamping out the virus and ensure it doesn't bounce back", Henare further added.
