New year, new Prime Minister, new Cabinet.

Chris Hipkins will unveil his Ministerial reshuffle at 4pm today, plugging holes left by retiring MPs.

Political Editor Jason Walls joined Early Edition.

“Hipkins’ assent to Prime Minister means he vacates a number of fairly chunky portfolios including education and police, those are expected to go to already senior Cabinet ministers but Hipkins has said he is looking to bring some fresh talent into his Cabinet.”

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New year, new Prime Minister, new Cabinet.
Chris Hipkins will unveil his Ministerial reshuffle at 4pm today, plugging holes left by retiring MPs.
Political Editor Jason Walls joined Early Edition.
“Hipkins’ assent to Prime Minister means he vacates a number of fairly chunky portfolios including education and police, those are expected to go to already senior Cabinet ministers but Hipkins has said he is looking to bring some fresh talent into his Cabinet.”
LISTEN ABOVE

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