Jacinda Ardern
New ZealandpoliticianFemaleb. 19806.9Global Dominance: 0.01%Jacinda Ardern was the Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2017 to 2023, known for her compassionate leadership style and progressive policies. She garnered international acclaim for her handling of the Christchurch mosque shootings, her response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and her advocacy for climate change action. Ardern’s government focused on social justice, mental health, and child poverty, making her one of the most recognized and influential female leaders globally.
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Many of us were quick to condemn former PM Jacinda Ardern when she made her 'captain’s call' to disable the oil and gas industry in this country.
Foodstuffs breakup plan: Why National’s supermarket policy is a disaster – Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2026-09-26
Jacinda Ardern announced she would not adopt her Tax Working Group’s recommendation for a CGT.
Landlord tax cut was about the Labour Party, not property – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-09-26
Jacinda Ardern debated against Bill English in 2017 and Judith Collins in 2020.
The leaders’ debates are upon us, and only one Chris has anything to sell – David CohenNew Zealand· 2026-09-24
Jacinda Ardern gained international recognition for her government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Does The Bahamas need its very own Mia Mottley?
Bahamas· 2026-09-23
Jacinda Ardern is a former Prime Minister who has recently moved to Australia with her family.
Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford reportedly buy $6.5m Sydney homeNew Zealand· 2026-09-22
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has bought a house in Dee Why, Sydney.
Former NZ leader Jacinda Ardern buys house in Dee Why in Sydney
Australia· 2026-09-22
Jacinda Ardern and her collaborators saved the party from electoral oblivion and led them into government.
What Upper Hutt tells us about Chris Hipkins’ NZ and how he plans to win this year’s electionNew Zealand· 2026-09-21
Greg O’Connor got in trouble with Dame Jacinda Ardern, receiving a stern phone call from her.
Greg O’Connor confirms run for vacant Wellington City Council seatNew Zealand· 2026-09-21
Jacinda Ardern's government intervened in the oil and gas market, contrasting with National's approach.
Duncan Garner: This is now the supermarket election – why everyone has a plan to get you cheaper groceriesNew Zealand· 2026-09-19
Jacinda Ardern stood by her decisions to rule out a Māori seats referendum in 2017.
Minor parties’ ‘bottom lines’ are glorified political ads not to be taken seriously – Andrew KetelsNew Zealand· 2026-09-18
Dame Jacinda Ardern helped propel Labour upwards in the polls to a level where the party could cobble together a coalition and take office.
Election 2026: How Dame Jacinda Ardern made today famous and what it means for Labour, National – Jamie EnsorNew Zealand· 2026-09-15
Jacinda Ardern is mentioned as a participant in the rugby lunch event.
Why do we fawn over NFL when our own football codes have it all?Australia· 2026-09-11
Jacinda Ardern was the extremely popular leader before Chris Luxon.
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
United Kingdom· 2026-08-12
Jacinda Ardern replaced Andrew Little in the 2017 election campaign.
National leadership rumours: Is Luxon really under threat? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Jacinda Ardern had resigned six months earlier, contributing to the crisis faced by the Labour government.
‘I had nothing left’: Kiri Allan on cancer, politics and starting againNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
Luxon chaired Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Business Advisory Council.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologises for ‘negative’ remarks about small businessesNew Zealand· 2026-08-03
Dame Jacinda Ardern introduced the Child Poverty Reduction portfolio in 2017.
Child poverty report a devastating reflection of our values – EditorialNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
The Ardern Government inherited a fairly benign economic and fiscal outlook.
We’ve forgotten how to tackle child poverty - it’s time to rememberNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
He also appeared alongside then-Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a Q+A video addressing Covid-19 misinformation.
Dave Letele says he didn’t listen before resharing false Covid-19 vaccine claimsNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Hannah Ferguson lists former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern as one of her political heroes.
Independent candidate launches campaign against Anthony Albanese in the seat of GrayndlerAustralia· 2026-07-28
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern previously ruled out Metiria Turei from serving in a government she led.
NZ First accepts Stuart Nash’s resignation after Christopher Luxon rules out Nash from future governmentNew Zealand· 2026-07-22
Jacinda Ardern is a former Prime Minister of New Zealand who headlined a women's leadership summit.
Media Insider: Australian public agencies face media heat over A$80,000 taxpayer spending on Jacinda Ardern-headlined women’s leadership summitNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
Jacinda Ardern is the headline act for the Women Unlimited Leadership Summit in Australia.
Media Insider: Breakfast radio host’s abrupt departure; Peter Williams on Paul Henry; Medical Journal’s uncertain future; Lorde on LumeNew Zealand· 2026-07-16
Jacinda Ardern has remained active on the international stage since leaving politics, taking up dual fellowships at Harvard University and continuing work in global leadership and climate advocacy.
Former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern seen back in Auckland a week after selling houseNew Zealand· 2026-07-16Jacinda Ardern is the former New Zealand prime minister and non-darling of the right, who is nowadays resident in Sydney.
How he embodied the difference between Aussies and KiwisAustralia· 2026-07-15
Dame Jacinda Ardern's famous 2017 press conference is referenced as a benchmark for Henry's performance.
Paul Henry delivers comms masterclass, but will it last?New Zealand· 2026-07-14
Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, was mentioned in relation to a question about her personal life during an interview.
More interesting questions to ask the prime ministerAustralia· 2026-07-11
Dame Jacinda Ardern is referenced as a former leader of New Zealand during a period of strong US-New Zealand relations.
Donald Trump entrances me. But compartmentalising our US loyalties with China trade is tricky – Simon BridgesNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
The 2021 Defence Assessment published by the Ardern Government highlighted significant security threats facing New Zealand.
Forty years after Anzus blow-up, New Zealand is ready to build new alliances – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
Jacinda Ardern denied that the process of road cancellations was the case.
Chris Bishop faces backlash over major transport U-turn and road cuts – Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
