New Zealanders, on Saturday (Oct 14), voted for a change placing conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon in the position to be the next prime minister of the country.

Incumbent Prime Minister and Labour leader Chris Hipkins conceded his defeat and said that his party's six years in power were over.

Hipkins, who replaced two-term leader Jacinda Ardern in January 2023, released a statement saying that he was "not in a position to form a government".

"The result tonight is not one that any of us wanted, but I want you to be proud of what we achieved over the last six years," Hipkins told Labour supporters in Wellington.

The National Party and its coalition partner ACT were projected to win 62 seats with 85 per cent of the vote tallied, which was sufficient to secure a majority in New Zealand's 120-seat parliament.

Luxon, a former airline executive, said New Zealanders had "reached for hope and voted for change".

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The election campaign was predominantly around New Zealand's soaring economic crisis and an increase in the cost of living.

"My pledge to you is that National will deliver for every New Zealander," Luxon said, promising to "build the economy and deliver tax relief".

"We will bring down the cost of living. We will restore law and order. We will deliver better health care and we will educate our children so that they can grow up to live the lives they dream of."

Luxon and Hipkins, during their election campaign, tried to woo voters by promising to reduce rising petrol prices, improve the issue of housing shortage and limit the growing prices of staple foods.

The Labour Party, which won under Ardern in 2020, was on its way to suffering one of its gravest election defeats with forecasts pointing to 34 seats.

"Following on from my good friend Jacinda, it was not going to be an easy task," Hipkins admitted.

"I did know when I took on this job that it was going to be an uphill battle."

(With inputs from agencies)

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New Zealanders, on Saturday (Oct 14), voted for a change placing conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon in the position to be the next prime minister of the country.

New Zealanders, on Saturday (Oct 14), voted for a change placing conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon in the position to be the next prime minister of the country. Incumbent Prime Minister and Labour leader Chris Hipkins conceded his defeat and said that his party's six years in power were over. Hipkins, who replaced two-term leader Jacinda Ardern in January 2023, released a statement saying that he was "not in a position to form a government". "The result tonight is not one that any of us wanted, but I want you to be proud of what we achieved over the last six years," Hipkins told Labour supporters in Wellington. The National Party and its coalition partner ACT were projected to win 62 seats with 85 per cent of the vote tallied, which was sufficient to secure a majority in New Zealand's 120-seat parliament. Luxon, a former airline executive, said New Zealanders had "reached for hope and voted for change". Also read: Australia rejects indigenous voice referendum seeking to amend 122-year-old constitution The election campaign was predominantly around New Zealand's soaring economic crisis and an increase in the cost of living. "My pledge to you is that National will deliver for every New Zealander," Luxon said, promising to "build the economy and deliver tax relief". "We will bring down the cost of living. We will restore law and order. We will deliver better health care and we will educate our children so that they can grow up to live the lives they dream of." Luxon and Hipkins, during their election campaign, tried to woo voters by promising to reduce rising petrol prices, improve the issue of housing shortage and limit the growing prices of staple foods. The Labour Party, which won under Ardern in 2020, was on its way to suffering one of its gravest election defeats with forecasts pointing to 34 seats. "Following on from my good friend Jacinda, it was not going to be an easy task," Hipkins admitted. "I did know when I took on this job that it was going to be an uphill battle." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

New Zealand: Christopher Luxon claims election victory after incumbent PM Chris Hipkins concedes defeat

Jacinda Ardern was sworn in for her second term as the Prime Minister of New Zealand on Friday after final results showed the margin of her landslide victory is larger than previously estimated.&nbsp;

In a ceremony at the Government House in Wellington, Ardern along with her ministers made their oaths in Maori and English.&nbsp;

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"I would say simply that sitting at this table is Aotearoa New Zealand," she said, gesturing towards her group of ministers, which is a strong combination of women and Maori, as quoted by news agency AFP. &nbsp;

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"They collectively represent a range of different perspectives, huge talent, enormous experience and, as you would expect in any time of crisis, a huge commitment to serving this country."

The 40-year-old prime minister ensured her Labour Party's biggest win since World War II, majorly due to her deft handling of coronavirus outbreak which garnered praise worldwide.&nbsp;

Final results that were announced on Friday showed she won 50 per cent of the vote, which is an increase from 49 per cent on the election night, notching 65 seats rather than 64 in the 120-member parliament.&nbsp;

National Party, country's main opposition party, saw its seats declined to 33 from 35, leading campaign director Gerry Brownlee to resign as deputy party leader.&nbsp;

Ardern affirmed that the strong mandate is for favouring reforms, however, she said her priorities would be to contain the outbreak and rebuild the virus-hit economy.&nbsp;

 
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Jacinda Ardern was sworn in for her second term as the Prime Minister of New Zealand on Friday after final results showed the margin of her landslide victory is larger than previously estimated.

Jacinda Ardern was sworn in for her second term as the Prime Minister of New Zealand on Friday after final results showed the margin of her landslide victory is larger than previously estimated. In a ceremony at the Government House in Wellington, Ardern along with her ministers made their oaths in Maori and English. Also read | Priyanca Radhakrishnan becomes New Zealand's first-ever Indian-origin minister: Report "I would say simply that sitting at this table is Aotearoa New Zealand," she said, gesturing towards her group of ministers, which is a strong combination of women and Maori, as quoted by news agency AFP. Also read | New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern unveils a vibrant, 'incredibly diverse' cabinet "They collectively represent a range of different perspectives, huge talent, enormous experience and, as you would expect in any time of crisis, a huge commitment to serving this country." The 40-year-old prime minister ensured her Labour Party's biggest win since World War II, majorly due to her deft handling of coronavirus outbreak which garnered praise worldwide. Final results that were announced on Friday showed she won 50 per cent of the vote, which is an increase from 49 per cent on the election night, notching 65 seats rather than 64 in the 120-member parliament. National Party, country's main opposition party, saw its seats declined to 33 from 35, leading campaign director Gerry Brownlee to resign as deputy party leader. Ardern affirmed that the strong mandate is for favouring reforms, however, she said her priorities would be to contain the outbreak and rebuild the virus-hit economy.

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