The outgoing New Zealand prime minister thanks her supporters for 'the greatest privilege of my life', saying she leaves the role with a greater love for her country and its people than when she started.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleJacinda Ardern has bid an emotional farewell on her last day as prime minister, speaking of the kindness and empathy New Zealanders have shown her, but saying she is ready to be a sister and a mother.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the greatest privilege of my life," Ms Ardern told the gathering in a speech.Ms Ardern, along with Mr Hipkins and opposition politicians, were making an annual visit to Ratana, where a week-long celebration is held for the birth of Māori prophet Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana.
Ms Ardern said the thing she would miss most would be the people because they had been the "joy of the job". Wearing a black dress with her shoulders covered in a traditional Māori cloak, called korowai, she led members of her party onto the community grounds as a brass band played. The speeches and accompanying songs and dances that followed saw elders speak with humour and warmth about Ms Ardern.
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