Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern[3] (born 26 July 1980) is a New Zealand politician and the 40th and current Prime Minister of New Zealand upon her inauguration on 26 October 2017. She has been the Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since 1 August 2017. She has been the MP for Mount Albert since 8 March 2017.
Jacinda Ardern | |
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.jpg) Ardern in 2018 | |
| 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
| Assumed office 26 October 2017 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor-General | Patsy Reddy |
| Deputy | Winston Peters |
| Preceded by | Bill English |
| 17th Leader of the Labour Party | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2017 | |
| Deputy | Kelvin Davis |
| Preceded by | Andrew Little |
| 36th Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 1 August 2017 – 26 October 2017 | |
| Deputy | Kelvin Davis |
| Preceded by | Andrew Little |
| Succeeded by | Bill English |
| 17th Deputy Leader of the Labour Party | |
| In office 1 March 2017 – 1 August 2017 | |
| Leader | Andrew Little |
| Preceded by | Annette King |
| Succeeded by | Kelvin Davis |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Mount Albert | |
| Assumed office 8 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | David Shearer |
| Majority | 15,264 |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for the Labour Party List | |
| In office 8 November 2008 – 8 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dover Samuels |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Huo |
| Personal details | |
| Pronunciation | /dʒəˈsɪndə ˈɑːrdɜːrn/ |
| Born | Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern 26 July 1980 Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Domestic partner | Clarke Gayford |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents | Ross Ardern |
| Relatives | Hamish McDouall (cousin)[1] Shane Ardern (cousin)[2] |
| Residence | Premier House, Wellington |
| Alma mater | University of Waikato |
Her handling of gun control over the Christchurch mosque shootings and her response to the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand has made her popular.
2017 general election
In the general election which took place on 23 September 2017, the Labour Party won 46 seats, a net gain of 14, putting it behind Bill English's National Party, which won 56 seats.[4] She became the next Prime Minister of New Zealand, after Winston Peters announced he would enter a coalition government with Labour.[5]
Personal life
She was born in Hamilton on the North Island. Her partner is Clarke Gayford and their daughter is Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford. She is agnostic.[6]
At 5:50 am (local time) on 21 June 2018 (17:50 UTC, 20 June), Ardern was admitted to Auckland Hospital,[7] and gave birth to a girl later that evening at 4:45 pm (04:45 UTC),[8][9] becoming the second Prime Minister in the world to give birth while in office.[9]
References
- ↑ Devlin, Colette; Cooke, Henry (29 November 2019). "Jacinda Ardern says Labour is 'not a perfect organisation' in party conference speech". Stuff.co.nz. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/117835535/jacinda-ardern-says-labour-is-not-a-perfect-organisation-in-party-conference-speech. Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ↑ "Things we learned about Jacinda Ardern". Newshub. 6 November 2014. https://www.newshub.co.nz/politics/things-we-learned-about-jacinda-ardern-2014060616. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ↑ "New Zealand Hansard – Members Sworn (Volume:651;Page:2)". Parliament of New Zealand.
- ↑ "2017 General Election – Official Results". Electoral Commission. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ↑ Moir, Jo (19 October 2017). "Labour finally retake power after Winston Peters gives Jacinda Ardern his support". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ↑ "The politics of life: The truth about Jacinda Ardern". New Zealand Herald. 29 January 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
- ↑ "Here comes the baby: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in labour, at Auckland Hospital with partner Clarke Gayford". The New Zealand Herald. 21 June 2018. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12066441. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ↑ "Live: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's baby is on the way". Stuff.co.nz. 21 June 2018. https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/parenting/104464515/live-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-goes-into-hospital. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "It's a girl! Jacinda Ardern gives birth to her first child". Newshub. 21 June 2018. https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2018/06/it-s-a-girl-jacinda-ardern-gives-birth-to-her-first-child.html. Retrieved 21 June 2018.