Jacinda Ardern: A beacon of hope in our tumultuous times
4 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern: A beacon of hope in our tumultuous times

The Independent  

New Zealand is a nation of 4.9 million people, 27 million sheep – and one global superstar. Through a mix of charm and political expediency, Ardern managed to form an improbable coalition government with the maverick populist New Zealand First party, a Farageist grouping, while simultaneously maintaining the support of the Greens. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern comforts worshippers at Wellington mosque In normal times, Ardern’s subsequent record might not have been sufficient to reward her with a second term in New Zealand’s short, three-year, electoral cycle. Covid, though, and New Zealand’s response to it, was what laid the foundation for Ardern’s election success and her high global profile. Can’t change the way anyone else behaves though.” Recommended Jacinda Ardern is showing world how to lead a country through a crisis Depending for survival on coalition partners for the past three years, and in the midst of a pandemic, Jacindaland is an unfinished project, and the economy is suffering from the knock to tourism.

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Jacinda Ardern tears up in final interview and admits she was 'tired' as New Zealand PM
1 year, 8 months ago

Jacinda Ardern tears up in final interview and admits she was 'tired' as New Zealand PM

Daily Mail  

Jacinda Ardern said she feels tired and acknowledged her leadership became a political flashpoint for some people as she reflected on her five-year term as New Zealand's prime minister. The ex-Labour leader defended her government's record on policy priorities such as reducing child poverty and climate change, saying any prime minister who said they'd achieved perfection wasn't being honest. Jacinda …

'After failed IVF round, I thought I wouldn't be a mother', New Zealand PM Jacinda as she quits politics
1 year, 8 months ago

'After failed IVF round, I thought I wouldn't be a mother', New Zealand PM Jacinda as she quits politics

India TV News  

Nearly four months after Jacinda Ardern announced to step down from the post of New Zealand Prime Ministership, the leader recalled how she left hope of becoming a mother after a series of failed In vitro fertilization rounds. During her valedictory speech to Parliament in Wellington on Wednesday, Ardern said she and her fiance Clarke Gayford thought they couldn’t have …

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to parliament
1 year, 8 months ago

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delivers final speech to parliament

Firstpost  

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday delivered her final speech to the parliament. Ardern shocked New Zealand earlier this year when she announced she was stepping down as prime minister and retiring from politics, saying she no longer had “enough in the tank”. “And that’s probably because my internal reluctance to lead was matched only by a …

Jacinda Ardern’s Outsized Foreign Policy Legacy
1 year, 10 months ago

Jacinda Ardern’s Outsized Foreign Policy Legacy

The Diplomat  

On January 19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that she was resigning. Do not deport your people and your problems.” Once the pandemic hit, New Zealand’s initially successful elimination strategy for COVID-19 supercharged Ardern’s international visibility. Despite Ardern’s international popularity, Sanna Marin – the Finnish prime minister who shares some political similarities to Ardern – was one of …

Jacinda Ardern makes last bow as New Zealand Prime Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern makes last bow as New Zealand Prime Minister

Firstpost  

Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday she was grateful for her time in office, insisting that a sustained barrage of online abuse was not the reason for her shock resignation. The 42-year-old said last week she no longer had “enough in the tank” after a turbulent five years, during which she steered the country through …

Jacinda Ardern makes her final appearance as New Zealand’s leader
1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern makes her final appearance as New Zealand’s leader

LA Times  

Jacinda Ardern, who shocked New Zealand last week with her decision to step down, made her final public appearance as prime minister at the home of an Indigenous Maori religious movement. Jacinda Ardern made her final public appearance as New Zealand’s prime minister Tuesday, saying the thing she would miss most was the people, because they had been the “joy …

Promise and pragmatism: On Jacinda Ardern’s term as New Zealand PM
1 year, 11 months ago

Promise and pragmatism: On Jacinda Ardern’s term as New Zealand PM

The Hindu  

Jacinda Ardern’s time in office as New Zealand’s Prime Minister was rattled by several successive challenges. Chris Hipkins, a former Minister for COVID response in Ms. Ardern’s Cabinet and a troubleshooter for the Prime Minister, will succeed her and lead Labour in the 2023 election. While her leadership style is widely praised, particularly among liberal sections across the world, there …

'Jacinda Ardern was abused by public': New Zealand's upcoming PM says 'will shield family, kids''
1 year, 11 months ago

'Jacinda Ardern was abused by public': New Zealand's upcoming PM says 'will shield family, kids''

Firstpost  

Auckland: The next prime minister of New Zealand has sworn to shield his family from the “abhorrent” treatment that his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, endured while in office. Chris Hipkins said that a “tiny percentage” of Kiwis were guilty for mistreating Ms. Ardern in remarks made on Sunday, following a unanimous vote by Labour Party MPs in his country to support …

Jacinda Ardern | The woman who defied realpolitik
1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern | The woman who defied realpolitik

The Hindu  

On January 19, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, 42, stunned the world by announcing her resignation. Record levels of inflation, a housing affordability crisis, rising crime rates, and a backlash against progressive policy initiatives — a climate tax on agricultural emissions that could affect farmers, empowering indigenous communities, an ambitious plan to overhaul the country’s water infrastructure, legislation to …

Jacinda Ardern, the public servant
1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern, the public servant

Al Jazeera  

The resignation of New Zealand’s prime minister shows humility and empathy still have a place in politics. Those two words best describe, it seems to me, Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s prime minister who announced her shock resignation earlier this week. For six challenging years, Ardern said, “hand on heart”, that she had given New Zealand her “all”. Ardern’s defining devotion …

The lessons of Jacinda Ardern: Women in politics still face an uphill battle
1 year, 11 months ago

The lessons of Jacinda Ardern: Women in politics still face an uphill battle

Salon  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Jan. 19 that she will soon resign from office. During her tenure, Ardern oversaw New Zealand's strict COVID-19 response and also dealt with other crises like the Christchurch mosque shooting in 2019. The Conversation spoke with Virginia Tech political science scholar and women in politics expert Farida Jalalzai to provide context about …

Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chris Hipkins is set to …

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down
1 year, 11 months ago

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who became a global icon of the left and exemplified a new style of leadership, said Thursday that she would leave office. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Ardern “has shown the world how to lead with intellect and strength.” “She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership …

Reaction to Jacinda Ardern resigning as New Zealand leader
1 year, 11 months ago

Reaction to Jacinda Ardern resigning as New Zealand leader

Associated Press  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shocked many with her announcement Thursday that she will leave office next month. I had the privilege of being alongside New Zealand during crisis, and they placed their faith in me.” — Ardern, in announcing her decision to reporters after a Labour Party meeting “I wouldn’t want this last five and a half years …

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is an icon to many for stepping down
1 year, 11 months ago

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is an icon to many for stepping down

The Hindu  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who became a global icon of the left and exemplified a new style of leadership, said Thursday that she would leave office. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Ardern “has shown the world how to lead with intellect and strength.” “She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership qualities,” Albanese tweeted. “Jacinda …

Baby at UNGA, the hijab after Christchurch attack: Big moments from Jacinda Ardern's time as New Zealand PM
1 year, 11 months ago

Baby at UNGA, the hijab after Christchurch attack: Big moments from Jacinda Ardern's time as New Zealand PM

Firstpost  

Wellington: New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern is quitting after a tumultuous five years that shot her to global stardom as a progressive leader but left her ground down by the challenges at home. Here are five moments that marked the leadership of the 42-year-old Ardern, who declared Thursday: “I know that I no longer have enough in the tank.” …

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern steps down, leaves long list of problems for successor
1 year, 11 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern steps down, leaves long list of problems for successor

Firstpost  

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Thursday that she will step down in a matter of weeks amid plunging popularity ratings and a raging economic crisis. “I believe that leading a country is the most privileged job anyone could ever have, but also one of the more challenging,” Ardern said. New Zealand actor and Hollywood veteran Sam …

Indian politics needs more like her: Jairam Ramesh on New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian politics needs more like her: Jairam Ramesh on New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

The Hindu  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on January 19 hailed New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who has announced that she is stepping down as her country's leader, and said that "Indian politics needs more like her". "Legendary cricket commentator, Vijay Merchant once said about retiring at the peak of his career: Go when people ask why is he going instead of …

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down
1 year, 11 months ago

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic led her to become an international icon but who faced mounting criticism at home, said Thursday she was leaving office. In March 2019, Ardern faced one of the darkest days in New Zealand’s history when …

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to resign, sets October election
1 year, 11 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to resign, sets October election

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on January 19 said she is stepping down as New Zealand’s leader and will not contest general elections set for October. She was lauded globally for her country’s initial handling of the coronavirus pandemic after New Zealand managed for months to stop the virus at its borders. Ms. Ardern in December announced a Royal Commission of …

Praise pours in for outgoing New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern
1 year, 11 months ago

Praise pours in for outgoing New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Al Jazeera  

Australian PM Anthony Albanese said Ardern has led New Zealand with a mix of intellect, strength, insight and empathy. “You can’t be what you can’t see,” wrote Katy Gallagher, Australia’s minister for finance, women and public service, noting that Ardern had set an example for a generation of young women who had watched her lead New Zealand with “strength, empathy …

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to step down next month, not to seek re-election this year
1 year, 11 months ago

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to step down next month, not to seek re-election this year

India TV News  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that she will step down from her post next month and would not be contesting this year's general elections. Ardern steered New Zealand through the coronavirus pandemic The unexpected announcement from Ardern comes after five and a half years of tenure leading New Zealand through the coronavirus pandemic. As per various reports, the …

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand’s prime minister

Al Jazeera  

An emotional Ardern says February 7 will be her last day in office and that she will not seek re-election this year. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that she will resign from her post next month and will not contest this year’s general elections. “The question now becomes whether the voting public – who have been steadily …

Jacinda Ardern announces resignation as New Zealand prime minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Jacinda Ardern announces resignation as New Zealand prime minister

ABC  

Jacinda Ardern has announced her shock resignation as New Zealand prime minister, while also calling an election on October 14. Ms Ardern has been New Zealand's prime minister since 2017. With regards to the upcoming elections in October, Ms Ardern said she still believed New Zealand Labour would win, but signalled that Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson would not put …

‘I no longer have enough in the tank’: Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister
1 year, 11 months ago

‘I no longer have enough in the tank’: Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand prime minister

LA Times  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, whose empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass shooting and public-health-driven response to the pandemic drew international admiration but who faced mounting criticism at home, said Thursday she was leaving office. She also announced that New Zealand’s next general elections would be held Oct. 14 and that she would remain a lawmaker until then. …

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught name-calling rival on hot mic
2 years ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught name-calling rival on hot mic

The Hindu  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on a hot mic on Tuesday using a vulgarity against a rival politician in a rare misstep for a leader known for her skill at debating and calm, measured responses. Ms. Ardern’s office said she apologized to Mr. Seymour for the comment. "It’s very out of character for Jacinda, and I’ve personally …

Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand Labour's popularity plunges in latest poll
2 years ago

Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand Labour's popularity plunges in latest poll

Daily Mail  

It comes amid concerns from Kiwis about the cost of living and crime in NZ Labour's popularity fell to 33 per cent while the Nationals rose to 38 per cent Ms Ardern recorded her lowest approval rating since she took office in 2017 Support for NZ's prime minister Jacinda Ardern has plunged in a recent poll New Zealand Prime Minister …

Jacinda Ardern names ‘incredibly diverse’ New Zealand cabinet
4 years, 1 month ago

Jacinda Ardern names ‘incredibly diverse’ New Zealand cabinet

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Ardern appoints new ministers after landslide win in last month’s general election. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled what she called an “incredibly diverse” cabinet on Monday, as she promised to prioritise economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Women and the Maori community were also strongly represented in the 20-member cabinet, including new Foreign Minister Nanaia …

Jacinda Ardern needs to be more than kind in her next term as New Zealand prime minister
4 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern needs to be more than kind in her next term as New Zealand prime minister

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Under Ardern’s leadership, New Zealand’s Labour …

Jacinda Ardern wins landslide victory in New Zealand on Covid-19 success
4 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern wins landslide victory in New Zealand on Covid-19 success

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern swept to an emphatic victory in New Zealand’s general election and said she would use her mandate to rebuild an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic and tackle social inequality. Ardern, 40, has captured the hallowed center ground in New Zealand politics with a blend of empathetic leadership and skilled crisis management that has also won …

Jacinda Ardern wins landslide re-election in New Zealand vote
4 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern wins landslide re-election in New Zealand vote

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's centre-left Labour Party won a landslide victory in New Zealand's general election on Saturday as voters rewarded her for a decisive response to COVID-19. “New Zealand has shown the Labour Party its greatest support in almost 50 years,” Ms Ardern told supporters after her landslide victory. “This is a historic shift,” said political commentator Bryce Edwards …

Jacinda Ardern takes early lead in New Zealand’s ’Covid election’
4 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern takes early lead in New Zealand’s ’Covid election’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was on track to achieve an unprecedented outright majority in New Zealand's general election Saturday after campaigning on her success handling the Covid-19 pandemic. With 10 percent of the vote counted, Ardern's centre-left Labour Party was on 49.9 percent, which would give it 64 seats in the 120-member parliament. Ardern has dubbed the vote "the Covid …

Jacinda Ardern wins New Zealand election by landslide
4 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern wins New Zealand election by landslide

Al Jazeera  

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a second term in office on Saturday, delivering the biggest election victory for her centre-left Labour Party in half a century as voters rewarded her for a decisive response to COVID-19. “I think in this election, New Zealanders have shown that this is not who we are.” The prime minister added that said …

New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern wins second term as Prime Minister in landslide victory
4 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand election: Jacinda Ardern wins second term as Prime Minister in landslide victory

CNN  

CNN — Jacinda Ardern has won a second term as New Zealand’s Prime Minister after her success at handling the country’s coronavirus outbreak helped secure a landslide victory. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Prime Minister-designate Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters shake hands during a coalition agreement signing at Parliament on October 24, 2017, in Wellington. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images …

‘Jacindamania’ set to return Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Jacindamania’ set to return Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM

Al Jazeera  

New Zealanders go to the polls on Saturday with the governing Labour Party set to benefit from Ardern’s response to COVID-19. Despite leading the country through a “terrorist attack” in March 2019, a volcanic eruption in December, and making the cover of Vogue and TIME magazine, Ardern’s Labour Party had actually fallen behind the opposition National Party in February. You …

More popular abroad than in New Zealand but Jacinda Ardern is set for an emphatic general election victory
4 years, 2 months ago

More popular abroad than in New Zealand but Jacinda Ardern is set for an emphatic general election victory

The Independent  

Polls, pundits and public opinion predict a sleepwalk to victory for New Zealand’s globally celebrated prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, in this weekend’s election. Ms Ardern, the mother to 15-month-old Neve Te Aroha, has run a campaign predominantly focused on her government successfully eliminating Covid-19 with the message hers is the party to “keep moving”. Dr Greaves said former prime minister …

Jacinda Ardern Fast Facts
4 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern Fast Facts

CNN  

Here's a look at the life of Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand. Personal Birth date: July 26, 1980 Birth place: Hamilton, New Zealand Birth name: Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern Father: Ross Ardern, police officer Mother: Laurell Ardern, school cook Children: with Clarke Gayford: Neve Te Aroha Education: Waikato University, B.A., 2001, communications studies Religion: Agnostic Other Facts …

Jacinda Ardern New Zealand: 14 best quotes
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacinda Ardern New Zealand: 14 best quotes

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jacinda Ardern was elected as the prime minister of New Zealand in …

Jacinda Ardern turns 40: How New Zealand’s PM won over the world in her first term
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacinda Ardern turns 40: How New Zealand’s PM won over the world in her first term

The Independent  

Since she was elected as the 40th prime minister of New Zealand in 2017, at the time becoming the youngest national leader in the world, Jacinda Ardern has guided the country through crises including a huge deadly volcanic eruption, the worst terrorist attack in New Zealand’s history and a global pandemic. In May 2019, the prime minister made headlines for …

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