BREAKING: Jacinda Ardern has announced she will be stepping down from her role as Prime Minister of New Zealand before the October 14 election. 9News MORE:
has announced she will step down from the top job no later than February 7 after almost six years.
Ardern, 42, was first elected in 2017 and has enjoyed relative popularity throughout her time in office, though her approval ratings have declined in recent months. "For me, it's time," she said, speaking through tears from the Labour Party caucus retreat in Napier.Jacinda Ardern announces resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister
"I am not leaving because I believe we cannot win the next election, but because I believe we can and will."Ardern will stay on as an electorate MP until the election."To Clarke, let's finally get married," Ardern said.Caucus has agreed that a vote will happen in three days' time. If a leader is successfully elected, then they will be sworn in as the new Prime Minister, and she will stand down.
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