https://www.scmp.com/rss/514749/feed Richard Shaw is a professor of politics at Massey University in New Zealand. He teaches comparative and New Zealand politics, with a particular focus on elections and electoral systems. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com In three weeks’ time, one of the most popular – and powerful – prime ministers in recent New Zealand history will be stepping down. It isn’t difficult to divine why Jacinda Ardern has reached her decision. As she herself put it: “I believe that leading a country is the most privileged job anyone could ever have but also one of the more challenging. You cannot and should not do it unless you have a full tank plus a bit in reserve for those unexpected challenges.” She has had more than her fair... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3207370/love-her-or-hate-her-new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-leaving-her-own-terms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3207370/love-her-or-hate-her-new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-leaving-her-own-terms?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:00:10 +0000