Jacinda Ardern farewelled a sea of supporters, staffers and MPs as she left Parliament and the top job today.
Soon after, Chris Hipkins was formally sworn in as PM at a low key ceremony at Government House.
In his words, "the baton of responsiblity" has been handed on.
There was little time for celebration though, as new statistics show inflation continuing to bite.
RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has the details.
