Jacinda Ardern bids farewell on last day as New Zealand prime minister

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The outgoing New Zealand prime minister thanks her supporters for 'the greatest privilege of my life', saying she leaves the role with a greater love for her country and its people than when she started.

Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleJacinda Ardern has bid an emotional farewell on her last day as prime minister, speaking of the kindness and empathy New Zealanders have shown her, but saying she is ready to be a sister and a mother.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the greatest privilege of my life," Ms Ardern told the gathering in a speech.Ms Ardern, along with Mr Hipkins and opposition politicians, were making an annual visit to Ratana, where a week-long celebration is held for the birth of Māori prophet Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana.

Ms Ardern said the thing she would miss most would be the people because they had been the "joy of the job". Wearing a black dress with her shoulders covered in a traditional Māori cloak, called korowai, she led members of her party onto the community grounds as a brass band played. The speeches and accompanying songs and dances that followed saw elders speak with humour and warmth about Ms Ardern.

 

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I wish her well. She will emerge to serve humanity

Best of luck!

Best PM in Western democracies. Drove the right wing crazy, simply because she is warm, feminine and loving. With remarkable strength Arden stood up against US on China. United Kiwis in bad times.

See ya tyrant

She has style...but does that override substance

I'm so sorry for your loss ABC. If Albo transitions he'll be pretty close so there's hope for you yet.

Just in time to take up some multi million dollar contract with some conglomerate controlled buy George sorros . Payment for selling out your country , may you rot in hell

World's awakening...

Evil

She handled the mass shotting with empathy, love and a grace rare in public figures. He pandemic response witnessed one of the lowest death rates in the developed. world. But global inflation and her inability to deal with the housing crises has seen her numbers tank.

Don't contact us, we'll contact you if needed. And close the door behind you.

Don't hurry back

thanks gollum

Real brave....Too scared to face the people after all the economic and social disasters.

Good riddance to the failure.

Best of luck in what the future holds for you Jacinda.

Did she put on a show ABC...?

Good riddance

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