New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, who became a global icon of the left, said she was leaving office after five and a half years. Ardern, facing political pressure, said she gave her all but didn’t have the “gas in the tank” for another term.
that zero-tolerance strategy as more contagious variants spread and vaccines became widely available.
But Ardern and her government also faced criticism that it had been big on ideas but lacking on execution. Supporters worried it hadn’t made promised gains on increasing housing supply and reducing child poverty, while opponents said it was not focusing enough on crime and the struggling economy. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Ardern “has shown the world how to lead with intellect and strength.”
New Zealand Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon said Ardern had been a strong ambassador for the country on the world stage. He said that for his party “nothing changes” and it remains intent on winning this year’s general elections to “deliver a government that can get things done for the New Zealand people.”
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