Helen Clark resigns from UNDP - reportLAWRENCE SMITH/FAIRFAX NZ Former Labour leader and Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark has resigned from her UN postFormer New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has resigned from her post at the UN, according to reports. Stuff.co.nz Stuff.co.nz speaks with Helen Clark about her United Nations Secretary General bid. READ MORE* Clark an inspiration to women* Clark more influential than Michelle Obama on social media* National Portrait: Helen Clark, gunning for top UN job* Helen Clark 22nd most powerful woman in the worldThe 66-year-old, who was prime minister from 1999 until 2008, had hoped to become UN Secretary General last year. Her dream finally ended in October last year, with former Portugese prime minister Antonio Guterres unanimously endorsed by the UN Security Council. ​Clark has been the flag-bearer for the push to appoint a woman secretary general for the first time in the UN's 70-year history.

Source: Stuff January 26, 2017 00:47 UTC