Jacinda Ardern: See Photos Of The New Zealand Leader

By:

Medina Lynn, Audrey Rock

January 18, 2023 11:10PM EST

See photos of Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand Prime Minister who just announced she will step down from the role.

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Jacinda Ardern Visits Vietnam

Jacinda Ardern Visits Vietnam — Jacinda Ardern stepped into the role of New Zealand Prime Minister at the age of 37 in 2017. Enormously popular and successful in the role, she shocked the public with the news on January 19, 2023, that she will step down and will not be seeking re-election.

“I believe that leading a country is the most privileged job anyone could ever have but also one of the more challenging,” she said during a news conference. “You cannot and should not do it unless you have a full tank plus a bit in reserve for those unexpected challenges. I will not be seeking re-election. My term as Prime Minister will conclude no later than the 7th of February.”

She has gained worldwide attention for her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019 mosque attacks that left 51 dead, and her compassionate response after a volcanic eruption. She led one of the most successful responses to the pandemic in the world.

Here, the dynamic leader speaks during an event with the Vietnam’s national women football team in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 15 November 2022. Vietnam’s national women football team will play at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. She was visiting the area on an official visit between Nov 14-17.

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Jacinda Ardern & President Joe Biden

Jacinda Ardern & President Joe Biden — President Joe Biden meets with Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand in the Oval Office, in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Jacinda looked radiant in a beige overcoat paired with a patterned dress for the official meeting.

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Jacinda Speaks During The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Jacinda Speaks During The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks during the draw ceremony for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand, on Oct. 22, 2022. She looked sharp and chic in a black jacket, with her hair pulled into a classic updo.

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Jacinda Ardern Attends The Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth

Jacinda Ardern Attends The Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attends the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain, on September 19, 2022.

Jacinda looked beautiful but somber in a head to toe black ensemble, including a black hat.

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Jacinda Ardern Visits With Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh

Jacinda Ardern Visits With Vietnamese PM Pham Minh Chinh — Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern chat as they take a walk at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 14 November 2022 during an official visit to Vietnam from 14 to 17 November 2022.

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Jacinda Ardern Visits With British PM Boris Johnson

Jacinda Ardern Visits With British PM Boris Johnson — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attends a meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street, in London on 01 Jul 2022. Jacinda appeared for the talk in an elegant off-white dress. She wore her hair in soft, casual waves.

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Jacinda Ardern Speaks To Reporters

Jacinda Ardern Speaks To Reporters — Jacinda Ardern arrives to talk to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House on May 31, 2022 in Washington, DC. She also met with President Joe Biden.
She looked radiant for the visit in a tan trench coat and patterned dress.

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Jacinda Ardern & Gloria Steinem Receive Honorary Degrees

Jacinda Ardern & Gloria Steinem Receive Honorary Degrees — Honorary degree recipient Gloria Steinem, left, applauds fellow honorary degree recipient Jacinda Ardern at Harvard’s 371st Commencement, in Cambridge, Mass
on 26 May 2022.

The distinguished women appeared thrilled to be appearing alongside one another for the honor.

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Jacinda Ardern In London

Jacinda Ardern In London — Jacinda Ardern looked resolute as she visited the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London on 18 Apr 2018. She wore a black cape-style jacket and matching skirt for the occasion, accessorizing with black shoes and handbag.

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Jacinda Ardern At The Auckland War Memorial Museum

Jacinda Ardern At The Auckland War Memorial Museum — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives at a reception at the Auckland War Memorial Museum on 30 Oct 2018. She looked elegant in a sweeping green skirt and white top for the occasion.

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