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Chris Hipkins, 44, is labor leader “as prime minister I acknowledge the important nature of my role in advising the Sovereign in the governor general”.
Carmel Sepuloni, the first-person Pacific islander descent to hold the role “thanks for the trust that you have placed the community through this appointment supporting you in this very important role”.
Congratulations…