Jacinda Ardern Resigns as New Zealand's Prime Minister
Shock Announcement from Trailblazing Leader
Ardern Cites Exhaustion after Five Years in Office
Wellington – In a surprise announcement, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has declared her resignation. Ardern held a press conference on January 19, 2023, to disclose her decision. Her resignation will take effect on February 7, 2023.
Ardern stated that she no longer possessed "enough in the tank" to helm the country. Her decision comes ahead of the October 2023 general election. Ardern expressed her belief that the Labour Party had "the right people to take us to the next election and beyond."
Ardern also acknowledged the challenges of being both a working mother and the leader of a nation. She praised the support she had received from her family and friends, as well as from the New Zealand public. During her tenure, Ardern has been widely praised for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and for her progressive policies.
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