New Zealand Prime Minister Resigns

New Zealand – Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, made the surprising revelation that she is stepping down while also announcing that the country will hold elections in October.

Ardern said that she “no longer had enough in the tank” to carry out the duties during the party’s first caucus meeting of the year on Thursday. She continued, “It’s time.”

“I’m going because of the duty that comes with such a privileged position—namely, the responsibility to know when you are the best person to lead and when you are not. I am aware of what this profession entails. And I understand that I’m running out of gas to do it justice. That’s how easy it is, she said.

She will continue to serve as prime minister until no later than February 7th.