New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Resigns Ahead of Election

Jacinda ArdernThe former prime minister of New Zealand She announced in 2017 that she would be resigning as of February 7, 2017.

Ardern made her decision at the Labour PartyThe annual caucus meeting will be held on Thursday. 

“I’m leaving because with such a privileged role comes responsibility,” She said that according to The Guardian. “The responsibility to know when you are the right person to lead and also when you are not. I know what this job takes, and I know that I no longer have enough in the tank to do it justice. It’s that simple.”

As Bloomberg According to reports Ardern will continue as a parliamentarian until April. On October 14, an election is planned. 

Ardern was controversial. Her government imposed some of the most severe Covid-19 restrictions on New Zealanders during her tenure as leader. The pandemic was just beginning, as an example. books were deemed “non-essential” Ardern and other officials tried to keep people inside their homes.

Following a six month period without any cases being recorded, Ardern then sent the entire country to Level 4 in August 2021. lockdown For three days, one man in Auckland had tested positive. 

People who refused to follow the draconian policies were subject to severe penalties, including up to US$8,400 in fines.

Ardern was also a firm supporter tightening restrictions on online activity in New Zealand, and called for increased censorship.

Ardern’s popularity started to decline after years of restricting the freedoms enjoyed by her citizens. December 2022 poll Her support was now at just 33%.

The support for the centre-right National Party was around 39%, and they still hold the lead in the first polls of this year.

This is a breaking story that will be updated.