Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will step down as leader on Feb. 7 and the country will hold an election on Oct. 14, she abruptly announced on ...

She was also [praised for her leadership](https://www.axios.com/2020/11/19/covid-new-zealand-science-lockdown-who) during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. You cannot and should not do the job unless you have a full tank, plus a bit in reserve for those unplanned and unexpected challenges that inevitably come along. Having reflected over summer I know I no longer have that bit extra in the tank to do the job justice. [Jacinda Ardern](https://www.axios.com/2022/05/29/ardern-biden-meet) will step down as leader on Feb. [preferred](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/latest-political-poll-jacinda-ardern-managing-expectations-ahead-of-poll/UYKCDGTKCBADZDKAWECMCZPNCQ/) prime minister in [polling](https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/11/2023-election-the-key-parties-latest-polling-main-issues-cost-of-living.html) against National leader Christopher Luxon. 14, she abruptly announced on Thursday lunchtime NZ time.

Ardern had faced a tough election campaign this year. Her liberal Labour Party won reelection two years ago in a landslide of historic proportions, but recent ...

But that zero-tolerance strategy was abandoned once it was challenged by new variants and vaccines became available. I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. Ardern described her job as among the most privileged but challenging jobs and said doing it required having a reserve to face the unexpected.

Speaking to her party's annual caucus, 42-year-old Ardern said "it's time" for her to move on and that she "no longer had enough in the tank" for her ...

"She went from this unifying force to this incredibly polarizing and divisive force," said Cormack, also the former Green Party head of communications and policy, said. "And I think her consensus approach helped with this, but at the same time, she wasn't immune to these bigger geopolitical trends." Speaking to her party's annual caucus in the seaside town of Napier, 42-year-old Ardern said "it's time" for her to move on and that she "no longer had enough in the tank" for her premiership. and she quite convincingly said she was going to stay, and that she wasn't going anywhere." but she went off to the United Nations and she decried isolationism, brandishing an image of being an internationalist or being a globalist." And I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice.

Ardern said Thursday she will not be seeking reelection this year and that her term will end by Feb. 7. "This has been the most fulfilling 5 1/2 years of my ...

"That you can be your own kind of leader, one that knows when it's time to go." "I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice," she said. Ardern outlined the next steps for her Labour Party, saying that a caucus vote will be held on Sunday to elect a new leader. Ardern said she doesn't know what's next for her, though is looking forward to spending time with her family. "But I'm not leaving because it was hard," she said. And for me, it's time."

Speaking to her party's annual caucus, 42-year-old Ardern said "it's time" for her to move on and that she "no longer had enough in the tank" for her ...

And I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. Speaking to her party's annual caucus, 42-year-old Ardern said "it's time" for her to move on and that she "no longer had enough in the tank" for her premiership. Her last day in the office will be Feb. Ardern became the world's youngest female leader in 2017 at the age of 37. "The responsibility to know when you are the right person to lead and also when you are not. She also called on a general election on Oct.

Jacinda Ardern announced her decision to step down as New Zealand Prime Minister showing her characteristic modesty. “I have given my absolute all to being ...

But it’s a testament to her character that she could rise above the rough and tumble of politics and be a good sport. Ardern faced her share of insulting questions from the media — just last month she and Finland’s Marin were forced to rebuke a journalist who suggested the two world leaders were only meeting because they were young women — but has handled situations with aplomb. When it comes to the country’s Indigenous population, Ardern’s brand of governing was again on display. Tanya Plibersek, then deputy leader of the Australian Labor Party, ruled out in 2019 running for the top job because she could not “reconcile” responsibilities to her family with being leader of her party. It underscores the challenges of achieving diversity in politics and business. You can be a deft politician and an empathetic one, while having a laugh along the way.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will step down by next month because she no longer has “enough in the tank” to do the job justice, she said.

Ardern had faced the prospect of a tough campaign in the next election, which she said Thursday would be held Oct. Ardern said she plans to remain in Parliament until April, avoiding the need for a snap vote in her suburban Auckland electorate. Along with a perceived increase in violent crime, New Zealand is facing many of the same issues as other countries, including a housing crisis, income inequality and “And to Clarke — let’s finally get married.” “I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice.” Ardern was praised for her “zero-Covid” approach to the pandemic and the managed transition away from it once vaccines became available, allowing life inside the country to continue largely as normal while minimizing deaths. “This has been the most fulfilling 5½ years of my life, but it has also had its challenges,” Ardern told reporters. An official inquiry into the government’s response is underway, and many of Ardern’s right-wing critics cheered her resignation announcement on Thursday. Otherwise, the vote will go to the wider party membership. 7 and would not seek re-election to Parliament later this year. “The decisions that have had to be made have been continual, and they have been weighty,” she said. [New Zealand](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/new-zealand-female-lawmakers-majority-rcna54037) Prime Minister [ Jacinda Ardern](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-s-daughter-neve-interrupts-livestream-n1283632) announced Thursday that she will step down, saying she no longer had “enough in the tank” after a premiership defined by her response to a series of crises.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced she won't be seeking re-election. Her term will end no later than February 7.

Jacinda Ardern came to the prime ministership of New Zealand by what amounted to an accident and had her five-year term defined by a series of crises. Her management of those crises, particularly the 2019 Christchurch mosque massacre of 51 Muslims by a ...

Mr Peters tried to subtly swing New Zealand's foreign policy emphasis back to its traditional partners: the UK, the US and Australia. During the election campaign, she was dismissed by her critics as offering little more than stardust. At home, Covid defined her prime ministership. Mr Little resigned eight weeks before the election, and Ms Ardern took over. Jacinda Ardern came to the prime ministership of New Zealand by what amounted to an accident and had her five-year term defined by a series of crises. And initially, her management of Covid-19 saw her lead her Labour Party to a landslide victory in 2020, but as draconian lockdowns kept New Zealanders at home and its borders closed, her popularity began to wane.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivers her victory speech after being re-elected in a historic landslide win on October 17, 2020. Lynn Grieveson/ ...

Greaves, from the University of Auckland, said coverage of Ardern has long adopted a misogynistic tone. Then in October, Ardern’s office was allegedly attacked while the prime minister was on a trip to Antarctica, adding to fears about her safety, [according to local media.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300721972/woman-arrested-after-prime-minister-jacinda-arderns-auckland-electorate-office-damaged) And for me, it’s time.” The threats related to vaccinations, Covid-19 and firearms, police said, though it was impossible to ascertain a motive for many as they included “simply offensive, obscene or threatening words.” It’s not clear who the leadership will fall to – Ardern’s assumed successor, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, has said he’s not interested. “There’s been various expert working groups on tax and welfare that have made some quite bold recommendations that the Labour government haven’t followed. But unfortunately, I haven’t, and I would be doing a disservice to New Zealand to continue,” she said. But Ardern said she her decision had nothing to do with wanting to avoid an election loss come October. Ardern also didn’t mention misogyny in her resignation speech. “There have been people who have made some pretty vile threats against her,” said Neale Jones, political commentator and Ardern’s former Chief of Staff. “I’m looking forward to spending time with my family once again,” said Ardern. And with an election looming this October, she saw no need to prolong her departure.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, who became a global icon of the left and exemplified a new style of leadership, ...

There’s a greater weight of responsibility, a greater vulnerability amongst the people, and so in many ways, I think that will be what sticks with me,” she said. New Zealand Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon said Ardern had been a strong ambassador for the country on the world stage. Ardern was [widely praised for her empathy](/article/f80e79bb61ba460695b308c5552f83ef) with survivors and New Zealand’s wider Muslim community in the aftermath. “She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership qualities,” Albanese tweeted. “Her treatment, the pile on, in the last few months has been disgraceful and embarrassing,” wrote actor Sam Neill on Twitter. “All the bullies, the misogynists, the aggrieved. But she was [forced to abandon](/article/coronavirus-pandemic-business-health-new-zealand-auckland-829fc4cd04e68e9e3b264ac03418aeaf) that zero-tolerance strategy as more contagious variants spread and vaccines became widely available. [Just 37 when she became leader](/article/9387e2bf316b41f5906769cc35bcd340), Ardern was praised around the world for her handling of the nation’s worst-ever mass shooting and the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Her approach to the pandemic earned the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump, and she pushed back against wildly exaggerated claims from Trump about the spread of COVID-19 after he said there was a massive outbreak and “It’s over for New Zealand. Ardern became an inspiration to women around the world after first winning the top job in 2017. But she faced mounting political pressures at home and a level of vitriol from some that hadn’t been experienced by previous New Zealand leaders.

Jacinda Ardern has been in the role since 2017. She was elected aged 37, at that time the youngest female leader of any government in the world.

- “Her treatment, the pile on, in the last few months has been disgraceful and embarrassing. All the bullies, the misogynists, the aggrieved. The first was Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan's former prime minister who was assassinated in 2007. Ardern was widely praised for her empathy with survivors and New Zealand’s wider Muslim community in the aftermath. Ardern said her years in office were "the most fulfilling" of her life. Jacinda has been a fierce advocate for New Zealand, an inspiration to so many and a great friend to me." I’m wishing you and your family nothing but the best, my friend." Many observers said that sexist attitudes played a role in the anger directed at Ardern. (Finland's Sanna Marin is now the youngest serving prime minister in the world at 34 years old.) I am leaving because with such a privileged role, comes responsibility, the responsibility to know when you are the right person to lead, and also when you are not." However, she noted that leading New Zealand during years of "crisis" had been hard. She will remain on the job until Feb.

In a shock decision, Jacinda Ardern has announced her intention to step down as prime minister of New Zealand, citing professional burnout.

The majority, however, have praised Ardern’s accomplishments during her years in office, and her candor about her reasons for stepping back from the role—with opposition leader Christopher Luxon thanking her for “taking on what is a difficult and demanding job.” “I think that the way that she led New Zealand through those Christchurch terror attacks in a way we all felt proud about… For them, I hope we’ll see the exceptional finally becoming the rule, that kindness and compassion can be powerful and strong, and that we’re willing to face the changes we have to face, while staring down the ones we don’t.” We give all that we can, for as long as we can, and then it’s time.

Jacinda Ardern, citing burnout, resigned as Prime Minister of New Zealand on Thursday after nearly six years on the job.

With a [new mandate](https://www.ft.com/content/ccfc8195-aa97-4845-b16b-4f0762a168ed), Ardern appointed eight women, five indigenous Maori ministers, and a gay deputy prime minister. “We are living in an increasingly polarized world, a place where more and more people have lost the ability to see one another’s point of view. Ardern also followed in the rare footsteps of Pakistan’s late Prime Minister Beneazir Bhutto, when she [gave birth](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44568537) while in office in 2018. Now I’m asking you to do everything you can to protect all of us. I hope that this election, New Zealand has shown that this is not who we are. He is a criminal. He is a terrorist. “It takes courage and strength to be empathetic, and I’m very proudly an empathetic and compassionate leader. That she doesn’t have any sense of what girls can or can’t do. And that you can be your own kind of leader – one who knows when it’s time to go.” “I hope that she doesn’t feel any limitations. We give all that we can for as long as we can, and then it’s time.”

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday she would step down no later than Feb. 7, and that there would be a general election on Oct. 14.

"I believe that she is a formidable leader, in New Zealand, but also in the region, and in the U.N. Jacinda has been a fierce advocate for New Zealand, an inspiration to so many and a great friend to me." "Your more than 5 years in office have occurred during the most turbulent time the world has faced since the second World War. I hope she and I will work together with whatever she's going to do after this." "Prime Minister Ardern is a forward-looking, global leader who has inspired millions around the world. She has given her all to this incredibly demanding job and I wish her and her family all the very best for the future. "Not only has she been the most incredible boss but she has been a huge support to me in a personal capacity. I will miss her but I understand her point." "It is a sad day for politics where an outstanding leader has been driven from office for constant personalisation and vilification. I know after she has had some time to recharge we will hear more from Jacinda." I can think of no better person to have led us through the past five and a half years and I totally respect her decision to stand aside. "Prime Minister Ardern, the U.S.-New Zealand partnership is stronger than ever, thanks in large part to your leadership.

Five years ago she became the second world leader to give birth while in office. Now, the New Zealand prime minister plans to step down.

No, none of that meant that she wasn’t up to the task. But if you prefer the optimistic take, the other lesson was that if citizens are willing to accept flexibility in how their leaders get the job done then they can have a leader like Jacinda Ardern. The article also misspelled the first name of Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. “If I didn’t go, I imagine there would have been equal criticism,” she told the New Zealand Herald at the time, explaining the careful analysis that had gone into her decision. Could her global fans even name her accomplishments, or were we merely mesmerized by a leader who seemed to want to do things differently? What I remember mostly was the debate that raged over her breastfeeding choices.

The race to become New Zealand's next prime minister is wide open following Jacinda Ardern's shock decision to resign and her obvious successor and deputy ...

The stakes are high for the party that has seen its popularity sink amid growing frustrations over inflation and social inequality, a reversal in fortunes after Ardern was globally lauded for steering New Zealand through the pandemic. 22 on a new leader to take it to the general election set for Oct. The ruling Labour Party will vote Jan.

"Nothing in his life became him like the leaving it," William Shakespeare writes of an executed rebel in "Macbeth." Today's leaders, however, often struggle ...

We give all that we can for as long as we can and then it’s time. Then there are the leaders who don’t want to go, but are pushed or who are forced out by deteriorating political circumstances. His failure paved the way for a long period of Conservative Party rule that still endures. Even some of the strongest leaders can be forced out early by ambitious colleagues pining for their own chance. The world is watching with some concern as Xi becomes more militaristic the longer he stays in power. The three most-recent ex-PMs, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson and Theresa May were all effectively felled by their own party, Around the world and more recently, North Korea’s Kim Jong Il, President John Magufuli of Tanzania and Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko of Ivory Coast also died of illnesses in office. Some leaders have the mercy of term limits which make the decision for them. But there would have been time to mount a comeback before the general election that she called for October. This truism led 20th century British parliamentarian Enoch Powell to note: “All political lives, unless they are cut off in midstream at a happy juncture, end in failure, because that is the nature of politics and of human affairs.” Although if you ask the election-denying Trump, he thinks he should now be halfway through his second term, reserving for himself a unique category of post-power political disgrace. [Jacinda Ardern](https://e.newsletters.cnn.com/click?EY2FpdGxpbi5odUB0dXJuZXIuY29t/CeyJtaWQiOiIxNjc0MTg1NzAyMzQzODk0OGQwNzI1MzY3IiwiY3QiOiJjbm4tZjVjMjlkNDczYTgyZGNlNjI5ZDFlMjZkNjY3ZDg2YzYtMSIsInJkIjoidHVybmVyLmNvbSJ9/HWkhfQ05OX2lfTmV3c19OREJBTjAxMjAyMDIzODA3Mjc2MSxjbjEsaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY25uLmNvbS8yMDIzLzAxLzE4L2FzaWEvbmV3LXplYWxhbmQtamFjaW5kYS1hcmRlcm4tbm90LXNlZWtpbmctcmVlbGVjdGlvbi1pbnRsLWhuay9pbmRleC5odG1s/qP3V0bV90ZXJtPTE2NzQxODU3MDIzNDM4OTQ4ZDA3MjUzNjcmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1jbm5fTWVhbndoaWxlK2luK0FtZXJpY2ErSmFudWFyeSsyMCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJmJ0X2VlPVdDa2wyR21CcCUyRlVMWjM0NlhvVklDVFNTSUt6MmE0cUNDQVRBOWxLRGwzMTRjS1l1V3JrWlRzeUg5SjBqQkNvaSZidF90cz0xNjc0MTg1NzAyMzQ3/sj14c969f23) is the rare leader who is choosing to leave the stage, not to be pushed off it.

New Zealand's leader says she has a "sense of relief" as her party prepares to anoint a successor.

Mr Hipkins, 44, led the government's response to the pandemic after being appointed minister for Covid-19 in November 2020. Other potential candidates include Minister of Justice Kiri Allan, 39. She will step down by 7 February and Labour Party MPs will hold a leadership vote on Sunday.