Why New Zealand’s Pro-COVID Lockdown Prime Minister Just Threw in the Towel – IOTW Report

Why New Zealand’s Pro-COVID Lockdown Prime Minister Just Threw in the Towel

Townhall: Comedian Lewis Black had a hilarious set about New Zealand as it relates to its proximity to the rest of civilization. It’s a hellacious journey to get there, and he quipped that if he was to travel this long, the people should have the courtesy to speak another language: “I did not come this far just to hear English again.” He also quipped that people say it’s a beautiful country, but he doesn’t know because a) by the time he got over the jet lag, he had to leave, and b) after 16-plus hours on an airplane, any land mass is beautiful. Still, the island nation became notable in recent memory for pretty much banning all firearms and, like their Australian neighbors, became a fortress island during COVID.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Labour, has led New Zealand since 2017. She won another term in 2020, but she’s throwing in the towel for a simple reason: she can’t do the job anymore. Ms. Ardern, 42, admitted her resignation is primarily grounded in the fact that she didn’t have much left in the tank to execute her duties as prime minister. She will vacate her office no later than February 7, triggering a new general election, where the right-of-center National Party is set to win. MORE

14 Comments on Why New Zealand’s Pro-COVID Lockdown Prime Minister Just Threw in the Towel

  1. I’m so glad I made it to New Zealand before Secretariat’s sister took over.
    I had a wonderful time touring both islands and doing things like the canyon swing, bungee jumping and speed boats.
    Also saw many areas where Lord of the Rings was filmed.
    The views from our apartment were absolutely gorgeous, overlooking a glacier lake and beautiful mountains.

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