We’ve had a debate about immigration in New Zealand for some time. Now what we’re trying to champion in that conversation is a recognition that New Zealand has been built off immigration. I myself am a third-generation New Zealander. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
From a personal perspective, I am so looking forward to my new role as a parent. But I am equally focused on my job and responsibilities as prime minister. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
I would absolutely classify as being incredibly progressive the fact that I am the third female prime minister. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
I definitely try not to get too caught up in putting too much of a gender or age assessment on everything – I’ve just got to get on with it. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
We’re looking to ways to build in the responsibility we have on climate change and the way that we approach, potentially, climate change refuges in the future amongst our neighbors. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
I’m the one who’s put myself into politics, so I’m the one that really should be wearing that front-facing role. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
Everyone knows that I have just accepted, with short notice, the worst job in politics. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
I was there when Gordon Brown basically was taking over – so right in the middle of that transition. It was fantastic; I learnt a lot. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
Te Aroha was something we settled on quite early. It was our way of reflecting the amount of love this baby’s been shown before she even arrived. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
I thought, how do I reflect the generosity, particularly of all the iwi who gifted us names – and Te Aroha seemed to be a way. Jacinda Ardern Read Quote
