Photo GettyLabour leader Jacinda Ardern says it's time New Zealand started having the conversation about New Zealand becoming a republic. Then Prime Minister John Key said last year dismissed the chances of New Zealand becoming a republic any time soon. "I would be amazed if New Zealand becomes a republic in my lifetime. On trade policy, Ardern would not rule out pulling out of the TPP if the 10 other countries refused to renegotiate if Labour was in power after the election. Ardern said Labour had always been a party that championed trade, and saw it as critical to New Zealand.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 22, 2017 04:41 UTC