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The prime minister of New Zealand is the country's head of government and the leader of the Cabinet, whose powers and responsibilities are defined by convention. [1] Officially, the prime minister is appointed by the governor-general, but by convention, the prime minister must have the confidence of the House of Representatives. [2]
Ardern is New Zealand's third female prime minister after Jenny Shipley (1997–1999) and Helen Clark (1999–2008). [ 95 ] [ 96 ] She is a member of the Council of Women World Leaders . [ 97 ] Entering office aged 37, Ardern is also the youngest individual to become New Zealand's head of government since Edward Stafford , who became premier in ...
Shaw, James – prime minister; Shearer, David – Leader of the Opposition; Sheat, William – Member of Parliament; Shelton, Norman – former Cabinet minister (1960–1962) Shipley, Dame Jenny – New Zealand's first female prime minister (1997–1999) Shirley, Ken – Member of Parliament; Sinclair, Suzanne – Member of Parliament
New Zealand's cabinet has achieved gender equality for the first time in the country’s history, less than a week after its third female leader Jacinda Ardern bade an emotional farewell to politics.
In the 2023 general election held on 14 October, Maipi-Clarke unseated incumbent Labour MP Nanaia Mahuta by a margin of 2,911 votes. [17] Elected at 21 years old, Maipi-Clarke became the second youngest member of Parliament in New Zealand, and the youngest in 170 years; [18] [6] [19] the only younger MP was James Stuart-Wortley, who lied about his age and was elected at age 20 in the country's ...
New Zealand political candidates in the MMP era Year Party list Candidates 1996: party lists: by electorate: ... Willow-Jean Prime: 9 [44] [9] Ōhāriu
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy. The 53-year-old former businessman leads a conservative coalition ...
The prime minister of New Zealand (Māori: Te pirimia o Aotearoa) is the head of government of New Zealand.The incumbent prime minister, Christopher Luxon, leader of the New Zealand National Party, took office on 27 November 2023.