After shocking the nation by abruptly announcing her departure from the position last week, Jacinda Ardern was officially succeeded by Chris Hipkins as prime minister of New Zealand on Wednesday.
With a small group of contenders emerging for the top position, Jacinda Ardern's shocking departure triggered a movement on Friday for New Zealand to elect its first Māori prime leader.
Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand and an international leader in progressive politics, startled the nation on Thursday by announcing her impending resignation.
AUCKLAND — New Zealand has announced a snap lockdown after a man tested positive for COVID, the first case in six months.
