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Can we ‘quietly quit’ misogyny? says New Zealand PM 

But there’s an argument to be made that she has led by example by stepping down. “I no longer had enough in the tank,” she admitted.

published on : 6th February 2023
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Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand PM, pledges focus on economy

Hipkins, 44, has promised a back-to-basics approach focusing on the economy and what he described as the “pandemic of inflation.”

published on : 25th January 2023
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'Grateful for having this wonderful role': Jacinda Ardern makes last bow as New Zealand PM

Her resignation, less than three years after an emphatic election victory, has ignited a national debate about the vitriol faced by women leaders, especially on social media.

published on : 24th January 2023
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Jacinda Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand leader

Ardern's final act as leader was to join Hipkins and other lawmakers attending celebrations at the Rātana meeting grounds, the home of an Indigenous Māori religious movement.

published on : 24th January 2023
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BBC admits error over Jacinda Ardern headline after sexism backlash

Ardern -- who steered New Zealand through natural disasters, the Covid pandemic, and its worst-ever terror attack -- said she no longer had "enough in the tank".

published on : 22nd January 2023
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Incoming New Zealand PM slams 'abhorrent' treatment of Jacinda Ardern

Hipkins attacked the personal abuse suffered by Ardern during her more than five years in the top job.

published on : 22nd January 2023
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Chris Hipkins to be New Zealand's next prime minister, set to replace Jacinda Ardern

The lack of other candidates indicated party lawmakers had rallied behind Hipkins to avoid a drawn-out contest and any sign of disunity following Ardern's departure.

published on : 21st January 2023
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'Indian politics needs more like her': Jairam Ramesh on New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern stepping down 

She will hold her seat as a lawmaker until the general election, which she said would be held on October 14.

published on : 19th January 2023
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Jacinda Ardern resignation: Five key moments as New Zealand PM

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."

published on : 19th January 2023
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New Zealand PM Ardern announces shock resignation, sets October election

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson announced he wouldn't be contesting for the leadership of the Labour Party, throwing the competition open. t's unclear who will take over as prime minister.

published on : 19th January 2023
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Transcript of New Zealand PM's un-parliamentary 'insult' raises USD 63,000 for charity

A microphone picked up New Zealand's premier muttering the insult, aimed at political opponent David Seymour, following a heated exchange between the pair.

published on : 22nd December 2022
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New Zealand's top court rules voting age of 18 breaches youth rights

After the ruling, PM Jacinda Ardern quickly unveiled draft legislation lowering the voting age but warned changes would be difficult to pass and could not be in place before the 2023 general election.

published on : 21st November 2022
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Nuclear catastrophe: The world should step back from the abyss, writes Jacinda Ardern

Since its entry into force, the NPT has been the cornerstone of global nuclear non-proliferation regime. 

published on : 25th August 2022
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New Zealand sending transport plane, money and support team to Europe

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that the C130 Hercules plane would travel throughout Europe to carry much-needed equipment and supplies to key distribution centers.

published on : 11th April 2022
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New Zealand PM calls killings 'reprehensible'

She said her Cabinet considered on Monday further measures New Zealand could take to support Ukraine and send a strong message to Russia.

published on : 4th April 2022