She earned herself an international reputation as a "rock star" politician but today, Jacinda Ardern's leaving that behind as she gives her valedictory speech.
For more than five years, she was the most popular prime minister in the polls.
But as opposition to Covid-19 mandates grew, the response to her signature "be kind" brand became increasingly marred by misogyny and vitriol.
She's now revealed her first steps outside the corridors of power, as Special Envoy for the Christchurch Call and on the board of Prince William's Earthshot Prize.
Political scientists, Victoria University of Wellington associate professor Dr Lara Greaves, and University of Canterbury Professor Bronwyn Hayward spoke to Corin Dann.
