Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party
highest-ranked politician within the New Zealand Labour Party
The leader of the Labour Party is the highest ranked politician within the New Zealand Labour Party. He or she serves as the parliamentary leader and leading spokesperson of the party.
Leader of the Labour Party | |
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Term length | No fixed term |
Inaugural holder | Alfred Hindmarsh |
Formation | 7 July 1916 |
Deputy | Deputy Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party |
Website | Labour Party profile |
Since 22 January 2023, the office has been held by Chris Hipkins, who is the Member of Parliament for Remutaka.[1]
References
change- ↑ Trevett, Claire (1 August 2017). "Jacinda Ardern elected as new Labour leader". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 1 August 2017.