Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand New ZealandpoliticianFemaleb. 19807.9Global Dominance: 0.00%

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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Jacinda Ardern was the extremely popular leader before Chris Luxon.

New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-12
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Chris Luxon
Chris Luxon

Jacinda Ardern replaced Andrew Little in the 2017 election campaign.

National leadership rumours: Is Luxon really under threat? – The Front Page
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
5.0

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 again
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
5.0

Luxon chaired Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s Business Advisory Council.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologises for ‘negative’ remarks about small businesses
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-03
7.0

Dame Jacinda Ardern introduced the Child Poverty Reduction portfolio in 2017.

Child poverty report a devastating reflection of our values – Editorial
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
5.0

The Ardern Government inherited a fairly benign economic and fiscal outlook.

We’ve forgotten how to tackle child poverty - it’s time to remember
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
7.0

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 claims
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
7.0

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 Grayndler
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-28
8.0

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 government
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-22
6.0

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 summit
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
7.0

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 Lume
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-16
6.0

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 house
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-16
9.0

Jacinda 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 Kiwis
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-15
5.0

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?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
7.0

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 minister
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-11
5.0

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 Bridges
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
7.0

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 Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
7.0

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 Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-09
5.0

Jacinda Ardern sold her Auckland house for a secret sum.

Dame Jacinda Ardern sells her Auckland house for secret sum
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-08
7.0

Jacinda Ardern was the Prime Minister of New Zealand who announced the Labour-led government's decision to end offshore oil and gas exploration.

NZ is running out of gas - but is it really wise to spend billions on an LNG terminal?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
7.0

Dame Jacinda Ardern’s name wasn’t mentioned much during the congress.

Labour candidates make it to Wellington conference by taking a leaf from Jami-Lee Ross – Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-27
5.0

Jacinda Ardern is mentioned as the Prime Minister who received several death threats during her time in office.

‘The Prime Minister will have the very best’: Ex-minister on the security at Dame Jacinda Ardern’s home
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
7.0

Jacinda Ardern confirmed her move to Sydney earlier this year and told Australian media that she was enjoying living a private life.

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s house up for sale
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
8.0

Jacinda Ardern served as New Zealand’s Prime Minister from 2017 until her resignation in January 2023.

International reaction to Dame Jacinda Ardern’s renewed New Zealand republic comments
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
8.0

Dame Jacinda Ardern's biography highlights her strength in leading with empathy and kindness.

Best books to read now: From Patrick Radden Keefe to Elizabeth Knox
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
9.0

Simeon Brown noted that a party vote for NZ First was a party vote for Jacinda Ardern.

Election 2026: National launches new KiwiSaver policies as Simeon Brown compares NZ First, Act to children
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
5.0

The former Prime Minister said her transition from the top of politics to a private life was less intense than she thought, in part thanks to keeping busy.

Dame Jacinda Ardern: Former PM enjoying private life in Sydney but still wants to ‘change the world’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
8.0

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has recently relocated to Sydney with her family.

Why New Zealand, the safe haven for wealthy Americans, is seeing an exodus of over-30s
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-07
6.0

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern was shifting across the ditch to Sydney for the foreseeable future.

Welcome Jacinda. Here are seven ground rules for moving to Sydney
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-04
7.0