How reluctant leader Jacinda Ardern charmed New Zealand Read moreLike the rest of New Zealand, Ardern was left in the dark before the announcement by Peters. On Friday, Ardern described the moment she realised she would become prime minister, when Peters started talking about all New Zealanders sharing in the nation’s wealth. “We have found allies in this parliament who wish to join with us in building a fairer New Zealand, ” Ardern told her caucus on Friday afternoon, where she was welcomed with applause, kisses and hugs. Ardern said Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull had called her and their conversation was “incredibly warm and friendly”. Ardern told RNZ she would “absolutely” accept a call from Donald Trump, but he had not phoned yet.

Source: The Guardian October 20, 2017 04:41 UTC