Jacinda Ardern has revealed her advice to Chris Hipkins on her final day as New Zealand's Prime Minister as she told how she was looking forward to being a backbench MP, a sister and a mum.
Jacinda Ardern has told her successor Chris Hipkins"you do you" as she marked her last day in New Zealand's top job. Ms Ardern announced her resignationMs Ardern said she offered up some words of advice to Mr Hipkins on Tuesday prior to the pair delivering speeches at Rātana. Stream more on this story and all the latest news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free.
Asked whether she was relieved her time in power was at its end, Ms Ardern said:"I wouldn't describe it in that way". Chris Hipkins will be sworn in as New Zealand's Prime Minister on Wednesday. Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images "You won't find me commentating on domestic politics. I've had my time. It's now for the new team," she said.
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