Jacinda Ardern shocked a sleepy nation in January when she announced that she would step down as Prime Minister and leave parliament as soon as possible.
That moment has now arrived, with Ardern set to vacate her parliamentary role.
All eyes will now be fixed on Ardern’s valedictory speech as she bids farewell to the only career she’s known.
So how will Ardern be remembered? And what type of ex-PM will she make?
Today, NZ Herald senior political correspondent Audrey Young, talks to Damien, to explore the legacy of one Aotearoa’s most notable political leaders.
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