New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern says will form government in 2-3 weeks
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s ruling Labour party leader Jacinda Ardern said on Sunday that she would form a government within two to three weeks but did not comment on a possible coalition deal with the Green Party. Ardern, who was handed a resounding victory in a general election on Saturday, said she had informed the country’s […]
New Zealand government to honour Maori New Year if reelected
By Nick Perry WELLINGTON:New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday that her government will create a new public holiday to celebrate the Maori New Year if it is reelected next month. Ardern, who leads the liberal Labour Party, began her election campaign by saying she’d heard people throughout the country calling for the […]
Joyful Prime Minister Ardern declares New Zealand coronavirus victory
New Zealand lifted all domestic coronavirus restrictions on Monday after its final COVID-19 patient was given the all clear, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealing she danced around her living room when told about the milestone. While strict border controls will remain in place, Ardern said restrictions such as social distancing and limits on public […]
New Zealand PM wants employers to consider four-day work week to promote tourism
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s prime minister wants employers to consider switching to a four-day work week as a way to promote tourism, which has been hard-hit by the pandemic. Jacinda Ardern said on Facebook Live people had learned a lot about work flexibility during the lockdown that was eased last week. The nation’s borders remain closed […]