The New Zealand prime minister won reelection two years ago but said she will not seek reelection ahead of the general election in October.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Thursday she is stepping down as New Zealand’s leader and will not contest this year’s general elections.
Fighting back tears, Ardern told reporters in Napier that Feb. 7 will be her last day in office.
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I met some kiwis and I have told people ever since “People from New Zealand are shockingly balanced and reasonable.” I stand by my statement. Could never imagine an American politician admitting they’re not the right person for the job.
@Joel Spaulding Admitted what?
@Nyx What does USA have to do with her resigning?
@Joel Spauldingthat’s totally unfair. She has been a good leader, better than many others that have lead this country. Sure the past year hasn’t been her finest s but what world leader is not struggling right now. I’m really worried about who is going to take her place. I hope you are too
@Veganpotter Thevegan new zealand people do not know just how good they have it here. They are so quick to moan and complain it’s sickening. Thank you for your kind words about our Pm she was fantastic. The country beat her down just like they do with anyone else they don’t like…. Tall poppy syndrome! Spoilt kiwis shame on you
What are talking about. It got caught at the urinal. Was a simple act of blackmail. Tell the world you have a slong or you resign.
…Can we get some of that self-awareness and integrity in America please?
@Colin Howard I could probably get you a unicorn but Im not so sure about the first part.
also ukraine
She resign because her approval rating is all time low, less then 30%(Bloomberg source). She cannot face pressure and world issue challenge 😂😂😂
You already hape puppets like that in america. Unfortunatley these rats are everywhere. Thx to the WEF. 6ou Americans are to braindead to even realize what is going on. To much Junk food.
My comment was removed hit a nerve did I The truth sucks , I suppose they used community standards 🤣🤣🤣💉💉💉
Her purpose was fulfilled… Time to report back to Klaus Schwab before the redemption begins
@Lumberjack Dreamer She ruled over one of the 3 worst places to be on the planet during the Coof lockdowns… NZ/Aus/Canada, and well U know🙄Chy
@autojohn2000🔧
New Zealand did very well. Very few cases and deaths, and they reopened early. Amazing performance, the data is clear.
But you seem to be driven by emotions. So keep whining, loser.
@Chiang Kai Shrek
Those right wing lunatics are very strange.
@Certified Commenter
You’re a trump supporter? Red hat sheeple?
@Nathan
Great. I’m woke too.
Who will be the next puppet of WEF or WHO to replace her? Hope NZ citizens step up to elect a right leader that represents people in thier best interests, not someone who imposes mandates or Fart tax on animals.
Most honest thing said by a politician in the history of politicians.
She resign because her approval rating is all time low, less then 30%(Bloomberg source) 😂😂😂
What was honest about what she said? She’s been anything but honest.
No she resigned because her dirty work is done she has a huge pension free travel . John Key did the same thing but Jabsinister will become a handler in the united nations government here in new Zealand stop voting , all voting does is change the jockey on the reserve bank horse which is the true runner of the corporation new Zealand prime ministers are not voted in they are chosen by the reserve bank which is not a new Zealand owned bank it was formed in 1933 when the creditors ie the Rothchilds called in the loans made to the corporation new Zealand government , then the Rothschilds said we will keep the corporation going all we ask Is we handle the money all nz citizens hand in their gold and silver and keep their weeding rings , they also demanded a taxation system which goes straight to the reserve bank introduced birth certificates death certificates marriage certificates all money going to the reserve bank again . And who is behind the united nations Rothschild and wealthy friends
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She seems almost to point of tears.
@John what did she do or shall I say didn’t do? Can’t be as bad as Biden/Harris. They are the worst of the worst!
@John Yes, simp, that’s one way to justify your fetish to see her cry
@John cool story.
@aaa bbb well the thing about legal detainment is that there has to be cause. I have not given any cause for detainment so I will say for the last time.
No. I will not be attending that party.
@John aren’t they all 😂
“There’s no crying in Baseball!”
That doesn’t even fit here 😐
She got a really great job offer at the WEF. Bet
Lmao 😂😂
More politicians need to follow her lead.
Resigning? 🤣
The polls showed she was going to lose so she quit before that so isn’t viewed as a loser
Cough*Justin Trudeau*cough
@Robert Tynan yeah by resigning
@Paul Daniels for targeting libertarian morons.
103 thousand views and only 8 hundred up votes, YouTube come on!
Not her choice. You can hear it in her voice. Interesting that this happens as Davos ‘23 is underway.
I got the same feeling
Interesting thought
More interesting if you look at all of the resignations globally. There are lots of big names that have been around for decades That’s are stepping down right now.
Is it her Choice. She’s doing the same thing that our last prime minister did 😂. It’s all a scheme
@Keith Crowell for instance?
shes setting a good example
The decaying old fools in our gov need to follow her lead
This woman was 8% behind in the polls and supported Polynesian tribespeople taking over NZ’s water supply “Three Waters”. She also supported the light rail project, which would have cost NZ roughly 10% of its GDP.
Which never happened at least in the South Island. That was promised in 2017. Heck don’t forget local election turnout was near 30%.
She resign because her approval rating is all time low, less then 30%(Bloomberg source) 😂😂
Human?? No…to be human means to stand with yr fellow humans when their freedom is under threat and not to side with entities who want to destroy humanity and their right to sovereignty and freedom. We will never forgive never forget.
I can think of at least a half-dozen (off the top of my head) world leaders who should follow her lead
She resign because her approval rating is all time low, less then 30%(Bloomberg source) 😂😂😂
yo she just went to talk shows and made herself look good. she is like all other politicians
This criminal is only leaving to avoid being confronted with being the most unpopular NZ politician in our nations history
Kindness is important but not the ultimate virtue. Bad actors exist. Individual sovereignty matters. Simply being nice is not good enough for a world leader particularly when the many and varied stakeholders within a constituency define their ‘experience’ differently. Best wishes to Jacinda but let’s hope the next leader better balances real world challenges with Hollywood virtue signalling
What a great speech..respect. And how nice that a politician actually stepped down, either for the stated reason or something else. In the US, politicians would either have a Dunning-Krueger effect ( and perpetually think they are “the greatest President ever” no matter how badly things go) or be so power-hungry, no amount of scandals, crimes, etc, would make them even consider resigning (it’s all another perfectly done plot to frame me!)
Like the Clintons?