Jacinda Ardern delivered her de facto farewell speech as New Zealand prime minister on Tuesday in the presence of her successor, Chris Hipkins.
“I have experienced such love, compassion, empathy, and kindness when I’ve been in this job – that has been my predominant experience,” Ardern said while visiting the North Island town of Ratana with Hipkins.
Ardern explained that although she will remain as the Member of Parliament for Mt Albert, she will distance herself from the center of politics.
Ardern Delivers Final Address As New Zealand PM
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