Hipkins maps out cabinet line-up for rare three-party coalition in New Zealand
Prime Minister-designate Chris Hipkins is weighing how to allocate ministries as Labour prepares to form a coalition with the Greens and Opportunity, the weakest major-party partnership in a century.
Following the recent election, Hipkins faces the task of dividing cabinet posts among Labour, the Greens and the Opportunity party. He has already confirmed Barbara Edmonds will keep the finance portfolio. Commitments made during the October 14 leaders’ debate mean the police and corrections ministries will not be offered to the Greens. The negotiations are shaping what could be the most modest coalition government New Zealand has seen in decades.
Why it matters
The cabinet composition will shape New Zealand's policy agenda under an unprecedented three-party coalition.
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