Jacinda Ardern, like Kamala Harris, unexpectedly became the leader of her political party close to the election. The similarities don’t stop there.
Academic rigour, journalistic flair
Articles on Jacinda Ardern
Displaying 1 - 20 of 146 articles
Like most woman politicians, Kamala Harris is already in the line of fire, facing racist and sexist attacks from Republican supporters.
Representative democracy is under threat as females – particularly from minority groups – leave or choose not to enter politics. Many say the mental toll of online abuse has become overwhelming.
Beneath the obvious policy differences between Labour and National lies a tacit consensus on fundamental economic settings. Until that changes, political choice will be constrained.
The final days of the campaign have seen both major parties warn of instability if the other wins. But behind the jockeying for power, other forces are shaping the future of New Zealand politics.
Inaction on gendered abuse is making it an even more effective tool for discouraging women from taking public office.
The landscape on the right of New Zealand politics is changing. If Christopher Luxon leads National to victory, his first test will be dealing with several potentially difficult coalition partners.
A new book about an old political leader asks what New Zealand has lost in the past five decades – and what it might yet regain.
In the rapidly changing, ambiguous and unpredictable world of work, future leaders must be able to learn fast.
Jacinda Ardern is officially no longer an MP. But her novel leadership style probably saved the Labour Party from much longer in the political wilderness.
As she prepares to deliver of her valedictory statement to parliament, Jacinda Ardern will be remembered as an outstanding prime minister – though perhaps not for reasons of her own choosing.
It’s likely Canberra is open to discussions with Wellington about investing in the AUKUS alliance. Can New Zealand keep hedging its bets on China and the US?
Their departures are a stark contrast to some recent male leaders who held on until they were forced out.
Burnout prevention needs to start with the organisation, not the employee.
The Coalition won the 2019 NSW election by a 52-48 margin, so this poll represents an 8% swing to Labor. But voters are largely indifferent to the Dominic Perrottet Nazi costume scandal.
An outbreak of ‘Chris-mania’ seems unlikely, but maybe taking personality and heat out of the mix will benefit Labour in election year.
Jacinda Ardern’s style of politics drew international attention.
Female leaders tend to open people’s perceptions of what is possible for other women in politics – but the job is also still fraught with double standards and unique risks.
Leaving on her own terms may be Jacinda Ardern’s final triumph, and one more part of a rich, complex political legacy.
Ardern’s resignation will come as a shock to many, given the international reputation she earned over the past five years. But it’s less of a surprise for close watchers of NZ politics.
Top contributors
-
Professor of Politics, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
-
Visiting Scholar in Politics, City St George's, University of London
-
Professor of Law, University of Waikato
-
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
-
Professor of Politics and Policy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
-
Professor of Political Science, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
-
Senior Lecturer, School of Management, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
-
Professor of Politics, University of Canterbury
-
Professor of International Relations, University of Otago
-
Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences and Public Policy, Auckland University of Technology
-
Lecturer in Australian Politics, Monash University
-
Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
-
Professor in Applied Mathematics, University of Canterbury
-
Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Waikato
-
Associate Professor of Politics, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
