Breaking news: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern resigns ahead of national elections, saying she will step down by Feb. 7. Ardern won global praise for her leadership style during the coronavirus pandemic and the Christchurch terrorist attack.
pandemic, announced her resignation Thursday ahead of national elections later this year.“I have given my absolute all to being Prime Minister but it has also taken a lot out of me,” Ardern, 42, said in a statement. “You cannot and should not do the job unless you have a full tank, plus a bit in reserve for those unplanned and unexpected challenges that inevitably come along.”
Her ruling center-left Labour administration will vote Sunday on a new leader, who will lead the party to a national election Oct. 14.
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