New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Resigns Ahead of Election

Jacinda ArdernHe was the prime minister of New Zealand Since 2017, she has announced her intention to resign effective February 7, 2017.

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

“I’m leaving because with such a privileged role comes responsibility,” According to her, 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 remain a member 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. For example, at the outbreak of the pandemic books were deemed “non-essential” Ardern, along with other officials, tried to keep people in their houses.

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 strong supporter of tightening restrictions for New Zealanders’ online activities, calling for more censorship.

Ardern’s popularity started to decline after years of restricting the freedoms enjoyed by her citizens. December 2022 poll She revealed that her support had dropped to 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.

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