Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. "No international halo is so shabby, or so fraudulent, as that worn by New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. "It goes without saying that her achievements should never be diminished because of her gender or age; she was only 37 when she became Prime Minister. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been praised for her response to the Christchurch mosque shootings, but criticised for failures in key policy areas. "Throughout her tempestuous first term as New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern has maintained a message of kindness.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 15, 2020 01:21 UTC