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Ardern became the world’s youngest female head of government when she was elected prime minister at age 37 in 2017

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who was praised around the world for her handling of the nation’s worst mass shooting and the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, said Thursday she was leaving office

‘Leading a country is the most privileged job... you cannot, and should not do it unless you have a full tank’

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday made a shock announcement she had "no more in the tank" to continue leading the country and would leave office no later than early February and not seek re-election. Ardern, holding back tears, said that it had been a tough five and…

‘Politicians are human. We give all that we can, for as long as we can, and then it’s time. And for me, it’s time’

In almost six years as leader, Jacinda Ardern faced the aftermath of a massacre and delivered stinging rebukes to those questioning her age and gender. Here's a look back at her time in office.

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Ardern said at a press conference on Wednesday that she would be standing down next month

Ardern was just 37 when she first became prime minister but showed rare skill in handling multiple crises.

‘She has demonstrated that empathy and insight are powerful leadership qualities’