New Zealand’s third female PM, and at 37 our youngest leader since Edward Stafford in 1856, Jacinda Ardern enjoyed perhaps the most meteoric rise to power of any New Zealand PM
Jacinda Ardern
Personal details
Full Name:
Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern
Prime Minister:
26 Oct 2017–25 January 2023
Age on becoming Prime Minister:
37
Electorate:
Mt Albert
Political Party:
Labour
Biography
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Following Jacinda Ardern’s resignation in January 2023 – nine months before that year’s general election was to be held – Chris Hipkins was the sole nominee to succeed her as Labour Party leader and Prime Minister.