'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 him. He claimed to have realised that running for office made him “public property,” but that his family was not, and he wanted them to experience “normal Kiwi kid life.” The number of threats against Ms. Ardern nearly tripled over the course of three years, according to data released in June. Paul Buchanan, a retired intelligence officer, told Radio New Zealand that he thought Ms. Ardern will require more continuing security and protection than any previous prime leader of New Zealand.

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Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern marries long-time partner
11 months, 1 week ago

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern marries long-time partner

Deccan Chronicle  

WELLINGTON: Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has married her longtime partner, tying the knot after Covid restrictions forced the couple to cancel a ceremony in 2022. The 43-year-old married fishing show host Clarke Gayford, 47, in a small ceremony held on Saturday in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay wine region. Ardern won international acclaim for her handling of the …

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 …

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 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 …

Next New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins slams 'abhorrent' personal attacks on Jacinda Ardern – Firstpost
1 year, 11 months ago

Next New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins slams 'abhorrent' personal attacks on Jacinda Ardern – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Ardern sparked a national debate about the pressures she endured when she revealed that she was stepping down, saying she no longer had ’enough in the tank' Wellington: New Zealand’s incoming prime minister Chris Hipkins criticised the ‘abhorrent’ treatment endured by Jacinda Ardern and vowed on Sunday to shield his own family, three days after her shock resignation. ‘Humbling’ Ardern …

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 …

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 Ardern has many possibilities for a second act
1 year, 11 months ago

New Zealand’s Ardern has many possibilities for a second act

Deccan Chronicle  

WELLINGTON: When Jacinda Ardern announced this week she was stepping down as New Zealand’s prime minister, speculation began almost immediately about what she might do for a second act. “I’ll have to admit I slept well for the first time in a long time last night,” Ardern told reporters Friday, adding that she felt both sadness and relief. But I …

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 …

By quitting, Jacinda Ardern sets an example
1 year, 11 months ago

By quitting, Jacinda Ardern sets an example

Hindustan Times  

It is a rare moment when a politician steps down from their powerful perch. On Thursday, though, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern broke away from this tradition with a shock announcement that she was going to quit. Holding back tears, Ms Ardern said she had no more in the tank to continue, adding that she was only human. PREMIUM …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 Ardern Caught Calling Minority Leader ‘Arrogant Prick’ on Hot Mic
2 years ago

New Zealand PM Ardern Caught Calling Minority Leader ‘Arrogant Prick’ on Hot Mic

News 18  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the latest leader who became a victim of hot mic. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern caught on a hot mic, calling opposition MP David Seymour an "arrogant prick".NZ's own unparliamentary language moment, landing just after Ireland's anniversary.pic.twitter.com/vvGZmwqCjB — Rob O'Hanrahan December 13, 2022 On Tuesday, David Seymour, leader of the libertarian Act …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was caught on a hot mic 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. The comment came after lawmaker David Seymour, who leads the libertarian ACT party, peppered Ardern with questions about her …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern: The small-town takeout store worker who won over her country – and the world
4 years, 2 months ago

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern: The small-town takeout store worker who won over her country – and the world

CNN  

Morrinsville, New Zealand CNN — It’s Friday night in the small town of Morrinsville and a handful of locals are waiting at the Golden Kiwi on the main street for a greasy parcel of fish and chips. Her middle name – which means “love” in New Zealand’s Indigenous language, Māori – is named for Mount Te Aroha that looms above …

Jacinda Ardern wants to eliminate coronavirus in New Zealand. Is she setting herself up to fail?
4 years, 4 months ago

Jacinda Ardern wants to eliminate coronavirus in New Zealand. Is she setting herself up to fail?

CNN  

CNN — In mid-March, as the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold in Europe and the United States, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern presented her country with a choice. As top scientist Peter Gluckman, former Prime Minister Helen Clark, and former Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe wrote in a paper in July: “As smugglers have known for …

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