Collected stories - 1 December 2022 to 28 February 2023
Stuff
She's been subject to foul, sexist abuse, death threats, and petty dismissals that are a cause for despair. But she's also broken stereotypes and brought hope.
Newsroom
Jacinda Ardern broke the longstanding mould when she based her leadership style in empathy.
Newsroom
Jacinda Ardern may have been increasingly unpopular with businesses in New Zealand, but international trade relations experts say we've benefitted from her status abroad.
Ardern said she was leaving the job because she no longer has "enough in the tank to do it justice" and has no immediate plans for her own future.
Stuff
OPINION: The PM's resignation may be a golden opportunity for Christopher Luxon, but does he know what to do with it?
Newsroom
Jacinda Ardern believes in taking small, slow steps to big changes, but it's ineffective. Each step is hard-fought, exhausting and often decreases people’s enthusiasm for change.
RNZ
Opinion - Chris Hipkins is a frontrunner to replace Jacinda Ardern, but he has an unfortunate tendency to play the man rather than the ball, writes Brigette Morten.
Newshub
Ardern denies misogynistic abuse led her to stand down.
The Conversation
Despite women now having equal representation within New Zealand’s parliament, the misogynistic abuse directed at Jacinda Ardern shows equal treatment of women in leadership is still a long way off.
RNZ
Several Māori leaders across the motu reflected on the prime minister's achievements after she announced her resignation on Thursday afternoon.
thedailyblog.co.nz
By Stephen Minto - January 20, 2023 28 2866
Democracy Project
Should New Zealand have a snap election? That’s one of the questions arising out of the chaos of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s shock resignation. There’s an increased realisation that everything has changed, and the old plans and assumptions for election year have suddenly evaporated. So, altho
Newsroom
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is done piloting the ship, citing a lack of gas in the tank. But with the incredible demand of top leadership roles, what else can be expected?
todayfm.co.nz
"There has been a misogynistic element in the way that Jacinda has been attacked," said Helen Clark.
Newshub
In recent months, her problems have mounted and her ratings have fallen.
Stuff
This data tells the story of Ardern's success, failures and what the public made of her. It also tells the story of the challenges that face her successor.
NZ Herald
Increasingly violent abuse directed at her 'must have influenced the decision to go'.
thedailyblog.co.nz
By Martyn Bradbury - January 20, 2023 41 1900
ZB
People are showing empathy for the vitriol Jacinda Ardern has faced during her time as Prime Minister. Te Pati Maori's Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer told
RNZ
Even as she bowed out, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's nastiest critics continued their personal attacks. It reflects a disturbing trend.
Stuff
OPINION: There's no X in te reo Māori, but when it comes to the next potential PM, Kiri Allan has the āe-factor.
With a fresh leadership vacuum in the party, Labour has two days to pick a new PM and nine months to pick up the pieces before the election.
Newsroom
Jacinda Ardern's decision to step away from politics leaves the role of Prime Minister up for grabs. Newsroom looks at the pros and cons of those who may put their hand up to replace her.
Stuff
ANALYSIS: None of the contenders are Jacinda Ardern, but there could be an upside for Labour.
NZ Herald
The next Labour leader faces an uphill battle.
RNZ
Jacinda Ardern left office as the most internationally renowned New Zealand political leader in a generation. She was admired for her unique leadership style. She wielded power with unmatched rhetorical skill. But Ardern ultimately did not achieve many of the lofty goals she asked to be judged on. She gave up - in her words - the “chance to change everything”.
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