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Ardern squandered her chance at transformational change at every turn

How Labour's economic handling of the Covid crisis created an explosion in inequality. By Elliot Crossan

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Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand prime minister after resignation of Jacinda Ardern

Chris Hipkins has been sworn in as New Zealand's 41st prime minister, following the unexpected resignation last week of Jacinda Ardern.

Evening Standard

Jacinda Ardern replaced by Chris Hipkins as New Zealand PM

Wellington (AFP) - Hundreds gathered to applaud Jacinda Ardern as she left New Zealand's parliament to resign as prime minister on Wednesday, before Chris Hipkins was swiftly sworn in as her replacement.

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Selfies, sendoffs and star power as Jacinda Ardern has her last day in the sun

New Zealand is still deciding what her political legacy will look like, but the crowds at her last engagement gave the sense of the end of an era

The Guardian - AU

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Chris Hipkins, who became New Zealand's new prime minister on Wednesday, built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes in handling the pandemic and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.

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Hipkins takes office as NZ prime minister

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has told journalists it "feels pretty real now" after taking his office in a ceremony at Wellington's Government House.

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Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand’s 41st prime minister

Chris Hipkins has been sworn in as New Zealand’s 41st prime minister, following the unexpected resignation last week of Jacinda Ardern.

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Chris Hipkins sworn in as New Zealand prime minister following Jacinda Ardern's surprise resignation

Mr Hipkins becomes the new prime minister of New Zealand in a ceremony days after he is elected Labour Party leader to replace Jacinda Ardern.

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Jacinda Ardern leaves New Zealand parliament to resign

Sydney (AFP) - Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday made her last public appearance as New Zealand prime minister, walking out of parliament as a crowd of hundreds broke into a spontaneous round of applause.

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Hundreds pack parliament to see off Ardern

Jacinda Ardern's partner Clarke Gayford has penned an emotional tribute to the outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister as she finishes up her tenure.

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New Zealand's Chris Hipkins sworn in as prime minister

Labour leader Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister in a formal ceremony on Wednesday, following the resignation of outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last week.

Reuters

Jacinda Ardern’s three words of advice for her successor

Outgoing New Zealand prime minister offers wisdom at her last public event

The Independent UK

Jacinda Ardern makes emotional final appearance as New Zealand prime minister

Jacinda Ardern made her final public appearance as New Zealand's prime minister on Tuesday - saying the thing she would miss most was the people because they had been the "joy of the job."

Evening Standard

New Zealand's Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as prime minister

Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday bid an emotional farewell on her last day as prime minister, speaking of the kindness and empathy New Zealanders have shown her, but said she was ready to be a sister and a mother.

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Grateful Ardern makes last bow as New Zealand PM

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern said Tuesday she was grateful for her time in office, insisting that a sustained barrage of online abuse was not the reason for her shock resignation.

The Independent UK

Jacinda Ardern makes final appearance as New Zealand leader

Jacinda Ardern has made her final public appearance as New Zealand’s prime minister, saying the thing she would miss most was the people, because they had been the “joy of the job.”

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Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern speak at Rātana Pā

On her final day carrying the weight of being Prime Minister, Ardern says it feels like a "really special day" predominantly because she gets to see her friend and colleague take on the mantle.

AAP

Ardern bids farewell as NZ prime minister

Jacinda Ardern has told Kiwis they would still see her around but not in public debates as the New Zealand leader prepares to give up the prime ministership.

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The Guardian - AU

Did she inspire or fail to deliver? Readers on how Jacinda Ardern will be remembered

Most praised New Zealand’s outgoing prime minister for her handling of crises, while others criticised her domestic policy record

Irish Independent

New Zealand farmers sour on Ardern's Labour, complicating new PM's path

Jacinda Ardern won over many New Zealand farmers with effective COVID-19 policies, but the influential rural bloc has soured on her as out of touch, weighing on the chances for the prime minister's successor to stay in power.

Irish Independent

Abuse faced by Janinda Ardern ‘utterly abhorrent’, says incoming leader of New Zealand

New Zealand’s incoming prime minister, Chris Hipkins, has urged men to call out misogyny and abuse of women when they see it, saying the way his predecessor Jacinda Ardern was treated by some was “utterly abhorrent”.

The Guardian - AU

Hipkins is unlikely to reach heights of Jacindamania, and that may suit New Zealanders

Chris Hipkins promises a ‘solid’ government that will focus on bread-and-butter issues, in the wake of the international stardom of Jacinda Ardern

The Guardian - UK

Jacinda Ardern is a leader to look up to

Letters: Peter Haynes praises the departing prime minister’s kindness, honesty and authenticity, while Matthew Ryder finds her integrity refreshing, and Peter Wilson thinks she did the job properly for the benefit of her country

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What will become of Mt Albert without an MP?

Unless National chooses to force a by-election, constituents will be left unrepresented when Jacinda Ardern exits Parliament in April. Bonnie Harrison looks at what could happen in the electorate.

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New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern is resigning. Is there a lesson for other politicians?

Political experts say that other global leaders can learn from Ardern's moment of gracefully bowing out while keeping reputations largely intact.

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