KnowraJacinda ArdernJacinda ArdernJacinda Ardern is a New Zealand politician who served as prime minister and Labour Party leader from 2017 to 2023.BriefConnectCOVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand: The course and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, including its public-health measures and border controls. Ardern’s government pursued elimination through lockdowns, testing, vaccination, and strict border restrictions.Grant Robertson: A New Zealand Labour politician who served as deputy prime minister and finance minister under Jacinda Ardern. As finance minister, he translated the government’s priorities into budgets and fiscal policy.New Zealand Labour Party: A major New Zealand political party founded in 1916 and associated with social-democratic politics. Ardern led Labour during her premiership and built her national career within the party.New Zealand National Party: A major New Zealand political party generally associated with centre-right politics. National was Labour’s principal electoral rival during Ardern’s time as prime minister.Christchurch mosque shootings: A 2019 terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that killed 51 people. Ardern’s response emphasized solidarity with Muslim communities and prompted rapid firearms-law changes.Winston Peters: A New Zealand politician who led New Zealand First and served as deputy prime minister in Ardern’s first government. His party’s support enabled Labour to form a government after the 2017 election.2017 New Zealand general election: The New Zealand general election held on 23 September 2017, after which Labour formed a government with support from other parties. Labour’s post-election agreement made Ardern prime minister.Luxon ministry: The New Zealand government led by Christopher Luxon from 2023. Luxon’s government followed Ardern’s and marked a change in governing priorities.New Zealand gun law reform: Changes to New Zealand’s firearms laws, including restrictions on many semi-automatic weapons after the Christchurch attacks. Her government passed major firearms restrictions within weeks of the attack.Chris Hipkins: A New Zealand Labour politician who succeeded Jacinda Ardern as prime minister in 2023. He took over the Labour leadership after Ardern announced her resignation.Show all 24Linked from 3 pagesWomen in politicsBroader topic: Her premiership highlights contemporary debates about gender, leadership, and public scrutiny.Show all 3