Dame Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern is a prominent New Zealand politician who served as the Prime Minister from 2017 to 2023. Known for her empathetic leadership style, she gained international acclaim for her handling of crises, including the Christchurch mosque shootings and the COVID-19 pandemic. Ardern is a member of the Labour Party and has been an advocate for progressive policies, particularly in areas such as climate change, social welfare, and women's rights. Her tenure was marked by significant legislative achievements, but she also faced challenges, including rising living costs and political opposition.
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Dame Jacinda Ardern was noted for her ability to explain economic challenges effectively during her time in office.
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New Zealand· 2026-03-06
Dame Jacinda Ardern is a former Prime Minister of New Zealand who had her wedding at Craggy Range.
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Dame Jacinda Ardern is referenced in the context of caucus support during election year.
Luxon has done a poor job of selling $1b LNG terminal and India trade deal – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Dame Jacinda Ardern was advised by Dentons on whether she should appear publicly before the Royal Commission inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Media Insider: Top lawyer and former TVNZ political editor Linda Clark’s big legal career moveNew Zealand· 2026-02-02
Dame Jacinda Ardern's regime is mentioned as failing compared to the current government.
Reshuffle needed at highest levels of Government – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Dame Jacinda Ardern was Prime Minister during Tiana Epati's presidency, making it acceptable for her to bring her newborn to Parliament.
Society Insider: Simon and Paula Herbert’s Herne Bay home expected to sell for $50m-plus; Tiana Epati, NZ’s first female Samoan KC, on breaking barriersNew Zealand· 2025-10-08
We can now inter Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s year of growth alongside Dame Jacinda Ardern’s 'year of delivery' in the mausoleum of scene-setting political clangers.
Nicola Willis’ toughest day as GDP shrinks 0.9% in June quarter – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Dame Jacinda Ardern is mentioned as the previous Labour leader before Chris Hipkins.
Christopher Luxon faces leadership crisis as National MPs lose confidence – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
Dame Jacinda Ardern made a trip to Seattle to meet Microsoft and Amazon regarding data centre investments.
Amazon construction freeze? PM Christopher Luxon at tech giant’s launch but massive Auckland site abandoned – Tech InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-09-02
Dame Jacinda Ardern is a former prime minister who has been grounded during international trips due to aircraft issues.
New Zealand to spend $3bn upgrading helicopters and ‘embarrassing’ defence planes | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-08-21Dame Jacinda Ardern's victory was powered by 'Jacindamania', not by policy detail.
Labour’s silence as the economy falters is a strategy for winning, not governing – Richard PrebbleNew Zealand· 2025-08-20
The briefing made an unlikely comparison between the Labour Government of Dame Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins.
Government overcooked spending during pandemic, against official advice, harming economy – TreasuryNew Zealand· 2025-08-07
Dame Jacinda Ardern inspired the name of the cafe Kind.
Auckland cafe chain Little and Friday racked up sizeable tax debt before liquidationNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Dame Jacinda Ardern ruled out ever implementing a Capital Gains Tax while she was Prime Minister.
Labour’s Chris Hipkins questions MMP system, seeks balance in power – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Dame Jacinda Ardern is praised for her decision to shut down the country during the pandemic.
Letters: The demise of NCEA cannot come quickly enoughNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
Dame Jacinda Ardern is referred to as the Labour matriarch whose loss contributed to the party's decline.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Labour Party declared “legally dead” by coronerNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Dame Jacinda Ardern was the Labour Prime Minister who initiated a programme that led to new homes in the area.
Napier state housing cuts: Maraenui site to stay empty, 12 years after demolition jobNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
Dame Jacinda Ardern's book remains at number one on the best-seller list for a third straight week.
Paul Henry set to join TVNZ board in major shake-up; Hayley Holt’s new business career; Good magazine shelved; Dame Jacinda Ardern book sales, can she surpass Richie McCaw? – Media InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Dame Jacinda Ardern was attending events to promote her memoir.
Parliament in shock over unexpected death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Dame Jacinda Ardern launched New Zealand’s tilt away from China and towards the democracies.
Christopher Luxon’s China trip before Nato summit risks Beijing tension - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Dame Jacinda Ardern said not while she was Prime Minister regarding capital gains taxes.
NZ Super debate: Political games hinder vital reform - Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
Little was a senior minister under former prime ministers Dame Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins.
Former Labour leader Andrew Little runs for Wellington mayorNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Paula Bennett acknowledged that Dame Jacinda Ardern brought in more change than anyone in Parliament.
Former MP Paula Bennett rules out Auckland mayoralty run, criticises NZ’s political cultureNew Zealand· 2025-04-13
Dame Jacinda Ardern was the Prime Minister under whom Winston Peters served as Deputy Prime Minister.
The secret of survival – Winston Peters is set to turn 80New Zealand· 2025-03-25
Dame Jacinda Ardern's first government is noted for its effective management of coalition partners.
Christopher Luxon’s long, slow walk to oblivion - Simon WilsonNew Zealand· 2025-02-17
