New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern: The small-town takeout store worker who won over her country – and the world
4 years, 5 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 Morrinsville’s lush farmland. She became the first leader to bring her baby to the United Nations General Assembly.“I wish I could have captured the startled look on a Japanese delegation inside UN yesterday who walked into a meeting room in the middle of a nappy change,” Gayford said as he tweeted a photo of their daughter’s UN security pass featuring a rather unusual title: “New Zealand first baby.” Christchurch, White Island, coronavirus: A term of disasters The first year of Ardern’s leadership was a breeze compared with what was to come. 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. “There’s certainly a mix in there of New Zealand First providing a real handbrake on some things and also being a convenient excuse on others.” This election, polls show Ardern’s Labour Party is on track to increase its share of the vote – and could even obtain more than 50%.

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Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has memoir coming out in June
2 months ago

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has memoir coming out in June

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Two years after her shocking decision to resign as prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern is set to publish a memoir. Crown, a division of Penguin Random House, announced Tuesday that Ardern’s “A Different Kind of Power” is scheduled for June 3. With her popularity fading, Ardern stunned many supporters by deciding to leave, saying she …

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern marries long-time partner
1 year, 2 months 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 given a top New Zealand honor for her service during shooting, pandemic
1 year, 9 months ago

Jacinda Ardern given a top New Zealand honor for her service during shooting, pandemic

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday received …

Jacinda Ardern tears up in final interview and admits she was 'tired' as New Zealand PM
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 …

Promise and pragmatism: On Jacinda Ardern’s term as New Zealand PM
2 years, 2 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''
2 years, 2 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 speaks of ‘sense of relief’ after quitting as PM: ‘I slept well for the first time in a long time’
2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern speaks of ‘sense of relief’ after quitting as PM: ‘I slept well for the first time in a long time’

The Independent  

Jacinda Ardern has said she has “no regrets” a day after announcing she would be stepping down as the prime minister of New Zealand. Speaking to reporters at the airport in Napier where the Labour Party’s annual caucus took place, the prime minister said that she “slept well for the first time in a long time” after announcing that she …

Jacinda Ardern | The woman who defied realpolitik
2 years, 2 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 …

Who are the candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM?
2 years, 2 months ago

Who are the candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM?

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 New Zealand’s Labour Party is …

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern, an icon to many, to step down
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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 …

A legacy marked by crisis and empathy: Jacinda Ardern’s time as PM as she announces shock resignation
2 years, 2 months ago

A legacy marked by crisis and empathy: Jacinda Ardern’s time as PM as she announces shock resignation

Firstpost  

Wellington: Jacinda Ardern promised “relentless positivity” as New Zealand’s prime minister, but in announcing her shock resignation on Thursday admitted the unrelenting demands of the job had finally worn her down. A fresh-faced Ardern was elected prime minister in 2017, and in a tumultuous first term faced New Zealand’s worst terror attack, a deadly volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Jacinda Ardern news: New Zealand prime minister announces shock resignation
2 years, 2 months ago

Jacinda Ardern news: New Zealand prime minister announces shock resignation

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 New Zealand prime minister Jacinda …

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to resign, sets October election
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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
2 years, 2 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, 3 months 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 …

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Shut Down Journalist's 'Sexist' Question and Twitter is Here For it
2 years, 3 months ago

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Shut Down Journalist's 'Sexist' Question and Twitter is Here For it

News 18  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shut down a journalist asking a “sexist” question during a joint press conference with Finland PM Sanna Marin in Auckland. A journalist asked NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern if she was meeting Finland's PM Sanna Marin because they were both "similar in age and got a lot of common stuff. pic.twitter.com/rT6jIce5AU — Goodable November …

Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin hit back at reporter for sexist question. Viral video
2 years, 3 months ago

Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin hit back at reporter for sexist question. Viral video

India Today  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin concluded their first in-person bilateral meeting in Auckland on Wednesday. The reporter during the joint press conference asked, "A lot of people will be wondering, are you two meeting just because you're similar in age and have got a lot of common stuff there - when you got …

Why Jacinda Ardern's popularity is on the decline in New Zealand
2 years, 7 months ago

Why Jacinda Ardern's popularity is on the decline in New Zealand

Daily Mail  

Jacinda Ardern's approval rating as New Zealand Prime Minister has slipped to its lowest level, a new political poll shows - with experts predicting she will have a tough time remaining in power. Ms Ardern's main competition comes in the form of National Party leader Christopher Luxon - formerly the boss of Air New Zealand The New Zealand prime minister's …

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern had a 'bedtime fail' during FB live courtesy her 3-yr-old daughter | Watch
3 years, 4 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern had a 'bedtime fail' during FB live courtesy her 3-yr-old daughter | Watch

India TV News  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was in a Facebook live session telling the nation about the latest Covid-19 protocols, had a 'bedtime fail' when the voice 'mummy' of her 3-year-old daughter interrupted the prime minister. New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern was telling the nation about important revisions to Covid-19 restrictions when a voice cut in: "mummy"? The leader's …

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern breaks the mould of 'thick-skinned' politicians
3 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern breaks the mould of 'thick-skinned' politicians

ABC  

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed that at first she did not believe she was tough enough for the political landscape. Key points: Jacinda Ardern has told CNN that her decision to run for parliament was marred by the leadership style of "thick-skinned" politicians Ms Ardern led her country through natural disasters, a terrorist attack and the covid …

Jacinda Ardern names ‘incredibly diverse’ New Zealand cabinet
4 years, 4 months 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 wins landslide victory in New Zealand on Covid-19 success
4 years, 5 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 New Zealand election by landslide
4 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

New Zealanders go to the polls as Ardern seeks 2nd term
4 years, 5 months ago

New Zealanders go to the polls as Ardern seeks 2nd term

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Polling places have opened on election day in New Zealand …

More popular abroad than in New Zealand but Jacinda Ardern is set for an emphatic general election victory
4 years, 5 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, 5 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 PM Jacinda Ardern admits trying marijuana ‘a long time ago’
4 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern admits trying marijuana ‘a long time ago’

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 During a heated television debate …

Jacinda Ardern wants to eliminate coronavirus in New Zealand. Is she setting herself up to fail?
4 years, 7 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 …

'Patently Wrong': New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Hits Back at Trump over Coronavirus 'Surge'
4 years, 7 months ago

'Patently Wrong': New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Hits Back at Trump over Coronavirus 'Surge'

News 18  

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hit back on Tuesday against US President Donald Trump for saying her country is experiencing a "big surge" in COVID-19, calling the remarks "patently wrong". Ardern said there was no comparison between New Zealand's handful of new cases a day and the "tens of thousands" reported in the United States. "I think anyone who's …

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern postpones election by four weeks due to coronavirus
4 years, 7 months ago

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern postpones election by four weeks due to coronavirus

ABC  

The New Zealand election has been delayed by nearly a month and the country has recorded nine new coronavirus cases in the community over the past 24 hours. Key points: NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the delayed election will give more certainty for voters The country is experiencing a second wave of coronavirus infections Ms Ardern says she does …

Jacinda Ardern New Zealand: 14 best quotes
4 years, 7 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, 8 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 …

Jacinda Ardern to plead with Scott Morrison to stop deporting New Zealanders
5 years, 1 month ago

Jacinda Ardern to plead with Scott Morrison to stop deporting New Zealanders

ABC  

Australia's tough immigration policies are increasingly straining relations with New Zealand, as the deportation of long-term Australian residents to New Zealand becomes an election issue there. Key points: Australia has deported more than 1,600 people to NZ in the past five years Jacinda Ardern says the policy is having a "social impact" on NZ NZ's Opposition will "explore" deporting Australian …

Jacinda Ardern's leadership under question in New Zealand despite being lauded abroad
5 years, 1 month ago

Jacinda Ardern's leadership under question in New Zealand despite being lauded abroad

ABC  

Around the world, Jacinda Ardern has received acclaim from those who see the charismatic New Zealand Prime Minister as a leader for the modern age. Key points: New Zealand First has been accused of dealing with opaque loans and donations Ms Ardern has refused to reprimand, criticise or even question her Deputy Prime Minister Polling shows a National-led coalition garnering …

New Zealand PM Ardern calls for September election
5 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand PM Ardern calls for September election

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called a general election for September, in a vote that will test whether her widespread popularity overseas is matched by support at home. The centre-left leader on Tuesday announced Kiwis would go to the polls on September 19, two months ahead of the last possible date for the ballot, when …

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls New Zealand election for September 19
5 years, 2 months ago

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls New Zealand election for September 19

ABC  

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called an election for September 19, a contest that will test her popularity which soared after her response to a terror attack last year but has since taken a hit due to economic issues. Key points: The election in New Zealand has been called early, allowing for a 235-day campaign Prime Minister Jacinda …

New Zealand leader discusses abortion, marijuana, monarchy
5 years, 3 months ago

New Zealand leader discusses abortion, marijuana, monarchy

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — During an interview with The Associated Press, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discussed a range of social issues, including three the nation will make decisions on next year: euthanasia, marijuana use and abortion. “One of the greatest challenges in some parts of the world is accessing basic maternal health or even basic education,” Ardern said. …

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