Christopher John Hipkins, also known as Chris Hipkins, is a New Zealand politician who has served as Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party since January 2023 and Leader of the Opposition since November 2023.
A prominent figure in New Zealand politics, Hipkins has attracted considerable attention and recognition for his leadership role in the Labour Party.
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- Full name: Christopher John Hipkins
- Stage Name: Chris Hipkins
- Date of birth: September 5, 1978
- Age: 4 years old
- Place of birth: Wellington, New Zealand
- Nationality: New Zealander
- Occupation: Politician
- Height: unknown
- Parents: Doug Hipkins, Rosemary Hipkins.
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Jade Marie Hipkins
- Children: Charlie Hipkins
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Christopher John Hipkins was born on 5 September 1978 in Wellington, New Zealand. He was raised by his parents Doug Hipkins and Rosemary Hipkins.
However, the media did not provide details on whether he had any siblings.
Hipkins attended Victoria University of Wellington, earning a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in political science and criminology. He is New Zealander and Christian.
Career
Christopher Hipkins, the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand, serves in the role from January to November 2023.
Before becoming Prime Minister, Hipkins held a number of influential Cabinet positions, including Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Education from 2017-2023 and Minister for Health and COVID-19 Response from 2020-2022.
Hipkins, a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Remutaka electorate since 2008, is often seen as a centrist politician and a “pragmatist”. This pragmatic approach was evident during his brief tenure as Prime Minister, when he emphasised “basics” issues, such as the cost of living, in an apparent attempt to retain or regain the support of centrist voters.
Hipkins’ premiership came at a time of deepening political polarisation in New Zealand, and he described himself as becoming more moderate.
His pragmatic and centrist approach during his time as Prime Minister was seen by some observers as an attempt to appeal to key voters who switched from the National Party to Labor in the 2020 election.
Despite the challenges posed by deepening political divisions, Hipkins’ tenure as Prime Minister was marked by efforts to find common ground and appeal to a wide range of voters.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @chrishipkinsmp
Personal life
Christopher Hipkins, the current Prime Minister of New Zealand, happily married his wife, Jade Marie Hipkins, in 2020.
That same year, they welcomed their son Charlie Hipkins into the family. Christopher Hipkins maintained a positive and nurturing relationship with the family despite his senior political role.
Net worth
Christopher Hipkins, the current Prime Minister of New Zealand, is estimated to have a net worth of between $1 million and $5 million.
However, it is important to note that politicians’ net worth is often not made public and no one knows the exact figure.
