Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern rose to global prominence as a leader who spoke the language of empathy in a world increasingly fluent in outrage. She won admiration as only the second woman in history to have a baby while leading a government and for her response to the Christchurch Mosque attacks. But she also faced criticism over the COVID lockdowns and unmet promises on progressive reforms.
She joined Jesse for a rare interview on Afternoons.
Rt. Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern sits down with RNZ Afternoons Jesse Mulligan for an interview about her life in and out of politics. Photo: Composite image / RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
