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Will people look to Ardern as someone who seized the moment to transform New Zealand for the better?

Over the seven weeks New Zealand was in lockdown - and the days leading up to the decision to move to Level 4 in the first place - Ardern explained why collective action was needed to avert collective catastrophe. Now action on a similar scale is...

Newsroom

Climate Change Will Shape Jacinda Ardern's Legacy | Newsroom

In the decades to come, will New Zealanders look back on Jacinda Ardern as someone who seized the chance to act on climate or frittered away the...

Update16 Oct, 2020

"She can work with three parties, so she can work with two - but also hinted that governing alone might be preferable."

She told RNZ today her government had been progressive but needed more time, and to tackle the difficulties presented by Covid-19.

RNZ

Jacinda Ardern on why Labour should form the next government

Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern spoke to Nine to Noon. See how it unfolded here.

Article11 Oct, 2020

Jacinda Ardern Speech To Wellington Labour Party Rally

In our recovery, we have choices. We can choose to just continue on the way we were, or we can choose to keep laying the seeds of change.

Update05 Oct, 2020

In defiance of NZ political history, Ardern has shared government with New Zealand First and come out of it undamaged.

She hasn’t made any moves to sack or effectively discipline New Zealand First MPs in her cabinet. Peters will, by all indications, serve a full parliamentary term as a minister. The prime minister refused to criticise him in last week’s Newshub...

Newsroom

Jacinda Ardern's Greatest Achievement | Newsroom

In going a full term with NZ First without her own party damaged, the PM succeeds where many have failed.

Update03 Oct, 2020

Her vote was "two ticks Labour," she told reporters who were invited along to witness the Prime Minister cast her vote

Although she said he had voted for Labour, she did not reveal how she voted in both the referendums.

NZ Herald

New Zealand Election 2020: PM Jacinda Ardern one of first to vote as early voting begins

The Prime Minister was one of the first people in NZ to vote as early voting opened today.

Question29 Sep, 2020

"Transition Plan"

New Plymouth's Mayor is concerned that Labour's plan to transition away from oil (and coal) is inadequate. What policies are you putting in place for your next term in office that lay out a long term direction for extraction industries and local government, that is both Transitional and Transformative.

Your answer?

Update18 Sep, 2020

"Right now, I am just not going to re-open to the border until is safe to do so."

While riding to level nine of the Beehive, Ardern said in these uncertain times, we need a "strong and stable government". She stuck to the script as the Covid recovery party.

RNZ

The Elevator Pitch: Jacinda Ardern reveals who she'd poach from NZ First | RNZ News

In today's episode, the Labour leader also lays down the law on her bottom lines and reveals her Marvel man.

Link17 Sep, 2020

The Spinoff

The Side Eye: How to draw Jacinda Ardern | The Spinoff

Each week in the lead-up to the election, The Side Eye cartoonist Toby Morris is...

Update13 Sep, 2020

The Labour ad focuses on Ardern’s Covid-19 effort, before casting forward to the future

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is, perhaps unsurprisingly, at the centre of Labour’s first big ad of the election – giving a hint as to how the party wants to frame its campaign.

Stuff

Election 2020: Spotlight on Jacinda Ardern in Labour's first big election ad | Stuff.co.nz

In one of the first big TV ads of the election, Labour is squarely focused on its leader.

Article05 Sep, 2020

The Facebook prime minister: how Jacinda Ardern became NZ’s most successful political influencer

In the run-up to the October 17 election, Ardern’s Facebook following alone is four times greater than those of the other seven main party leaders combined.

Update01 Sep, 2020

Ardern describes the often volatile coalition government as one of NZ "purest" MMP governments

Ardern says Labour's "vision has not been defined by a pandemic", but she hopes it will be "accelerated" by one. "Building back better" has become the mantra. She points out the coalition was able to pass close to 200 pieces of legislation with...

RNZ

Leader interviews: Jacinda Ardern says vision not 'defined' by Covid-19 | RNZ News

Labour's campaign slogan "Let's Keep Moving" is hardly the most inspirational but reflects the conservative game plan - trade on the Covid response...

Update27 Aug, 2020

The other job that we have is making sure that he has no notoriety, that he has no platform

"This has been a crime in New Zealand the likes of which has never occurred before and now we've seen a sentence the likes of which we've never seen before as well," Ardern said.

RNZ

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern felt 'relief' after Christchurch mosque shooter's sentencing | RNZ News

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she felt "relief" when she heard the sentence handed down to the Christchurch mosque shooter.

Update16 Aug, 2020

"Particularly if you live in Auckland, I hope you're bearing up okay,"

"Our goal ultimately is to make sure we have the shortest time possible with restrictions, [however] we are still, at level 3, allowing about 80 percent of economic activity."

Newshub

Jacinda Ardern gives heartfelt message to Kiwis over COVID-19 resurgence | Newshub

"We will get through just as we have before."

Update13 Aug, 2020

"The whole goal is to get us back to normal as quickly as we can."

"In any circumstance, misinformation is concerning. I think the vast majority of New Zealanders absolutely understand why we're taking the measures that we are. The whole intent is for us to limit the amount of times that anyone has restrictions on them, or has their freedoms limited," Ardern said.

Newshub

Coronavirus: Jacinda Ardern's message to COVID-19 conspiracy theorists | Newshub

Ardern has no patience for the country's pot-stirrers.

Link11 Aug, 2020

Newshub

NZ Election 2020: Jacinda Ardern rejects challenge from Judith Collins to reveal recreational cannabis stance | Newshub

"I don't see my job as to influence people's vote - it's their decision."

Link09 Aug, 2020

scoop

On Political Twins, And On Labour Extending Its Wage Subsidy Scheme | Scoop News

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Link09 Aug, 2020

Jacinda Ardern - Labour's 2020 Election Campaign Launch | Facebook

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Article08 Aug, 2020

Speech: Ardern - Let’s Keep Moving - 2020 Election Campaign Launch

"if Labour is returned to government we will roll out a support package to assist businesses in employing up to 40,000 New Zealanders whose employment is impacted by COVID-19."

Update04 Aug, 2020

Jacinda Ardern draws one-of-a-kind artwork for charity Trade Me auction

The artwork is titled 'The Political Cycle' and resembles a tornado drawn in white pen on black paper. It's signed by Ardern and the current bid sits at $11,550 with more than 216 people keeping an eye on the auction.

Newshub

Jacinda Ardern draws one-of-a-kind artwork for charity Trade Me auction

Proceeds from the art will be donated to charity.

Question14 May, 2020

Politics

How can pm Arden overcome the issues regarding Todd Mullers speech

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