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On this day - 19 January

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Jacinda Ardern announced resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister

Daily Express 19/01/2023

On January 19th 2023 Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation as Prime Minister of New Zealand. She had been in the position since October 26th 2017 and was the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand.

She cited a want to spend more time with her daughter and partner as key factors in her resignation. Chris Hipkins succeeded her in the role.

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