'An inspirational leader': reflecting on Jacinda Ardern's contribution to education

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By Chelsea Channing
Published January 31, 2023

It was an announcement that sent shockwaves through the nation: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was set to resign. Love or loathe the New Zealand Labour Party, it’s fair to say Ardern has made a memorable mark on Kiwis of all walks of life, not least those in the education sector.

“She brought a humanity to politics that I hope we do not lose,” Mark Potter, president of NZEI Te ...

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Jacinda Ardern has been an inspirational leader for many New Zealanders. We were lucky to have such a capable leader at a time of international crisis during the pandemic and after traumatic events like the terrorist attack in Christchurch. She brought a humanity to politics that I hope we do not lose.

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