New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern intends to resign.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the stunning announcement that she will be stepping down on Thursday...

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Ardern, 42, told her party's annual caucus that it is "time" for her to go on and that she "no longer had enough in the tank" to be prime minister.

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A general election has also been scheduled for October 14th.

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I'm going because such a fantastic position comes with huge responsibility," Ardern explained to the crowd.

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In 2017, Ardern, 37, became the world's youngest female leader. Her last day will be February 7th.

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Ardern has had a hectic six years, dealing with disasters such as the COVID-19 pandemic,

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a volcanic eruption, and terrorist attacks on two Christchurch mosques.

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