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Thu Jan 19, 2023, 06:09 AM Jan 2023

[NZ]Jacinda Ardern quits as Prime Minister: Labour to elect new leader ...

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-date-or-reshuffle-pm-jacinda-ardern-to-make-first-announcement-of-election-year/K5N4VW477RF2JB3CGAZBXSNBBU/

Jacinda Ardern quits as Prime Minister: Labour to elect new leader, Grant Robertson won’t seek role, general election date October 14

By Claire Trevett
18 Jan, 2023 09:47 PM
9 mins to read

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will stand down on February 7.

She said she had hoped to find the energy and heart to continue in the role over summer, “but I have not been able to do that”.

The two-term PM said she had reflected on her own future. “This has been the most fulfilling five and a half years of my life,” Ardern said.

She made the announcement choking back tears.

A caucus vote will occur on Sunday for a new Party leader - and new Prime Minister.

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