Rishi Sunak will be the UK's next Prime Minister, and the first one of Hindu descent.
The former treasurer took out the Conservative Party leadership after his would-be rival, Penny Mordaunt, dropped out of the race just minutes before nominations closed.
The 42 year old was vocal about his Indian heritage throughout the campaign.
Sandeep Singh a journalist for the New Zealand paper - The Indian Weekender - says Mr Sunak's representation in such a powerful office is causing an ecstatic reaction among the community.
