Hipkins will be reappointed on Saturday afternoon. Grant Robertson will be appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control. “This solution to a constitutional quirk has been amicably agreed and we continue to consult closely with the incoming government on all key decisions,” Hipkins said. Meanwhile, Labour’s Rachel Boyack has held the seat of Nelson after a recount, beating National’s Blair Cameron by just 26 votes. Geddis said the recount has two elements: a literal recount of the votes and a closer look at disallowed votes.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 10, 2023 05:32 UTC