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Jacinda Ardern, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, has published a memoir advocating for increased kindness and empathy in politics, reflecting on her leadership during the pandemic and her recent personal and professional life changes.
Christopher Luxon, a conservative former businessperson, has been elected as the next prime minister of New Zealand, ending six years of liberal rule under Jacinda Ardern. Luxon's National Party secured about 40% of the vote, and he is expected to form an alliance with the libertarian ACT Party. The Labour Party, led by outgoing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, received only a little over 25% of the vote. Luxon has promised tax cuts and a crackdown on crime, while Hipkins had pledged free dental care and the removal of sales taxes on certain items. Luxon's victory reflects a desire for change among voters, who expressed concerns about the economy and the cost of living.
Early results in the New Zealand election indicate that Christopher Luxon, a former businessman, is poised to become the nation's next prime minister, representing the conservative National Party. The current leader, Chris Hipkins of the Labour Party, is trailing behind in the vote count. Luxon has promised tax cuts and a crackdown on crime, while Hipkins has focused on free dental care and removing sales taxes on certain items. The election outcome also has implications for the government's relationship with Indigenous Māori, as Luxon plans to axe the Māori Health Authority.
New Zealand's conservative opposition party, the National Party, has taken the lead in the country's election, as voters punish the ruling Labour Party for its handling of the rising cost of living and economic challenges caused by the pandemic. Incumbent Prime Minister Chris Hipkins conceded defeat, acknowledging that Labour did not have enough votes to form a government. The election outcome remains uncertain as coalitions are the norm under New Zealand's mixed-member proportional system. Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation earlier this year and the subsequent leadership change within the Labour Party have contributed to the party's decline in popularity.
New Zealand voters have elected a conservative coalition, ousting the party once led by Jacinda Ardern and ending six years of Labour government. Christopher Luxon, leader of the center-right National Party, will become the next prime minister, leading a coalition with the smaller libertarian party Act. Many voters felt that Ardern and her successor, Chris Hipkins, failed to deliver on the Labour Party's promise of transformational change, with the cost of living being a primary concern. The National Party campaigned on tax cuts, but critics question the funding and potential disproportionate impact on disabled people. The new government is unlikely to make significant changes on social issues, but Act may push for a referendum on Maori policy. The country also faces challenges such as climate change and infrastructure recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has taken a more cautious approach in his dealings with China, toning down criticism of human rights issues and focusing on trade and economic issues. This marks a departure from his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, who was known for her moral stance on global issues. Hipkins' focus on "bread and butter" issues comes as New Zealand's economy struggles with inflation and a recession, exacerbated by long-standing problems such as unaffordable housing, high child poverty rates, and polluted waterways. While Hipkins' approach may help him in the upcoming election, it remains to be seen if he can effectively address these deep-seated problems.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been made a dame, one of the country's highest honors, for her service to the nation during some of its greatest challenges in modern times, including leading the response to the 2019 terrorist attacks and the Covid-19 pandemic. Ardern's appointment was announced by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who succeeded her as leader of the Labour Party. Ardern's time in power was defined by multiple crises, and she quickly became a progressive global icon remembered for her empathy while steering New Zealand through these crises. She announced her resignation in January and will head to Harvard University this fall to complete two fellowships.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been awarded the "Dame Grand Companion" honour, the second highest honour in the country, for her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Christchurch mosque attacks, and the White Island volcanic eruption. Ardern, who resigned in January, said she felt "incredibly humbled" to receive the honour but was in "two minds" to accept it as the efforts for which she was getting recognised for "were about all of us rather than one individual."
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been made a Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, one of the country's highest honors, for her service to the nation during some of its greatest challenges. Ardern's time in power was defined by multiple crises, including the Christchurch terrorist attack, a deadly volcanic explosion, and the pandemic. She quickly became a progressive global icon, remembered for her empathy while steering New Zealand through these crises and for taking her baby daughter to the United Nations General Assembly.
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been awarded one of New Zealand's highest honors, the Dame Grand Companion, for her leadership during the mass shooting and pandemic. Ardern was recognized for her service during some of the greatest challenges faced by the country in modern times. She led major changes to New Zealand's gun laws after the 2019 terrorist attack at two Christchurch mosques and was initially widely lauded for her handling of COVID-19. Ardern will be temporarily joining Harvard University later this year after being appointed to dual fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been appointed to dual fellowships at Harvard University, where she will be the 2023 Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow and a Hauser Leader in the School's Center for Public Leadership. The university praised Ardern for her "strong and empathetic" political leadership and said she will bring important insights for students and generate vital conversations about public policy choices facing leaders at all levels. Ardern's second fellowship will focus on studying ways to improve standards and accountability to combat extremist content posted online.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been appointed to dual fellowships at Harvard University, including the 2023 Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow and a Hauser Leader in the school’s Center for Public Leadership. Ardern will also serve as the first tech governance leadership fellow at the school’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. She sees the opportunity as a chance to share her experience with others and learn, and hopes to work collaboratively with the center’s research community on addressing violent extremism online and the challenges around the growth of generative AI tools.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been selected for multiple fellowships at Harvard University, including the Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow, Hauser Leader at Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership, and Knight Tech Governance Leadership Fellow at Harvard Law School. During her fellowships, Ardern will study ways to improve content standards and platform accountability for extremist content online, and examine artificial intelligence governance and algorithmic harms. Ardern previously received the Kennedy School's Gleitsman International Activist Award in 2020 and delivered Harvard's 2022 commencement speech.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been appointed to dual fellowships at Harvard University, including the 2023 Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow and a Hauser Leader in the school’s Center for Public Leadership. Ardern will also be the first tech governance leadership fellow at the school’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. She sees the opportunity as a chance to share her experience with others and learn, and plans to return to New Zealand after the fellowships. Ardern's time at Harvard will include working on challenges around the growth of generative AI tools and collaborating with the center’s research community on addressing violent extremism online.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be heading to Harvard University this fall to complete dual fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Law School’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. Ardern will be serving as the Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow and the Hauser Leader in the School’s Center for Public Leadership. She will also be studying ways to contain extremist content online. Ardern will be gone for a semester but will return at the end of the fellowships.