Jacinda Adern resigns

[Dawnofhope]

Jacinda Adern, prime minister of New Zealand, has resigned after 5 1/2 years in office. She became New Zealand's youngest prime minister at the age of 37. She took over from as leader of the opposition a couple of months out from an election where her political party was headed towards certain defeat and managed to win.

She has lead New Zealand exceptionally well through a number of crises including the Mosque massacres and the Covid pandemic. She's garnered considerable respect on the world stage as a compassionate and capable leader.

Jacinda Ardern resignation: Her meteoric rise - and the bombshell announcement that shocked New Zealand

 

[TransmutingSoul]

Yes saw that news. She was a good spokesperson. I liked her.

I note that many news items are now putting in the daggers.

A sad sign of the times. Who would want to be a leader?

Regards Tony

 

[Dawnofhope]

Yes saw that news. She was a good spokesperson. I liked her.

I note that many news items are now putting in the daggers.

A sad sign of the times. Who would want to be a leader?

Regards Tony

She had hoped to return from the summer break refreshed and energised heading into another election year but didn't at all. I think it is a good decision for her personally. Of course she has her critics locally and internationally and politics can be brutal. Politics in New Zealand has become increasingly polarized and toxic in New Zealand over the last 2 years.

 

[danieldemol]

I personally feel sad she has left politics, but support her making the correct choice for her own health and family.

In my opinion

 

[Secret Chief]

Would she like a working holiday in the UK?

 

[Secret Chief]

Jacinda Adern, prime minister of New Zealand, has resigned after 5 1/2 years in office. She became New Zealand's youngest prime minister at the age of 37. She took over from as leader of the opposition a couple of months out from an election where her political party was headed towards certain defeat and managed to win.

She has lead New Zealand exceptionally well through a number of crises including the Mosque massacres and the Covid pandemic. She's garnered considerable respect on the world stage as a compassionate and capable leader.

Jacinda Ardern resignation: Her meteoric rise - and the bombshell announcement that shocked New Zealand

Link not work in UK

 

[John53]

I personally feel sad she has left politics, but support her making the correct choice for her own health and family.

In my opinion

^^ This ^^

 

[Dawnofhope]

Would she like a working holiday in the UK?

Many of us can readily identify with burn out and have had to consider how to manage it. Sometimes putting one's health first is best in the long run. Feeling burnt out in the role of Prime minister heading into an election year is a tough place to be. Her first priority will be to have a much needed break. There's talk about a future role with the UN not the UK

 

[exchemist]

Jacinda Adern, prime minister of New Zealand, has resigned after 5 1/2 years in office. She became New Zealand's youngest prime minister at the age of 37. She took over from as leader of the opposition a couple of months out from an election where her political party was headed towards certain defeat and managed to win.

She has lead New Zealand exceptionally well through a number of crises including the Mosque massacres and the Covid pandemic. She's garnered considerable respect on the world stage as a compassionate and capable leader.

Jacinda Ardern resignation: Her meteoric rise - and the bombshell announcement that shocked New Zealand

She's very wise. It must be a punishing job and far too many politicians cling on past their sell-by date, when they are out of stamina and ideas. She is just about managing to defeat Enoch Powell's aphorism that all political careers end in failure.

 

[sun rise]

Politics in New Zealand has become increasingly polarized and toxic in New Zealand over the last 2 years.

I hope it's no where near as bad as it is here in the USA.

 

[Kenny]

Jacinda Adern, prime minister of New Zealand, has resigned after 5 1/2 years in office. She became New Zealand's youngest prime minister at the age of 37. She took over from as leader of the opposition a couple of months out from an election where her political party was headed towards certain defeat and managed to win.

She has lead New Zealand exceptionally well through a number of crises including the Mosque massacres and the Covid pandemic. She's garnered considerable respect on the world stage as a compassionate and capable leader.

Jacinda Ardern resignation: Her meteoric rise - and the bombshell announcement that shocked New Zealand

I am happy she is putting health and family first.

 

[Dawnofhope]

I hope it's no where near as bad as it is here in the USA.

Its hard to compare as we get a very skewed view of America through the media. Americans I meet tend to manage their social interactions with family, friends and work across the political spectrum without too much difficulty. Some come to New Zealand to escape the divisiveness.

That said, I have the impression politics in NZ is generally less toxic and divisive than the USA. We are a much more secular country where religious conservatives are fewer and less prominent.