Live: Jacinda Ardern gives final speech to New Zealand parliament

New Zealand's former prime minister Jacinda Ardern will give one final speech before quitting parliament for good.
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[@sambotting7362]

I can't listen to such boring dribble, spoken with the intonation of a primary school student. Props to the independent for allowing comments. Media in nz doesn't allow it.

[@pita3908]

rubbish

[@user-yy4uz4fg6s]

Fantastic Jacinda you did the very best at that time that all these opposition's wouldn't be able to do we are proud of your leadership ignore the noise that comes from negative society that we don't need we can always say no matter in every government you never going to please everyone as that the human nature but millions of us in this country have the most respect for you Jacinda wishing your future the very best lots of love Rena and my whanau.

[@leonardjohnson4404]

Dont Sneeze anyone! Jacinda will call for a One year Lockdown. Thanks, Buff.

[@pita3908]

dont spread your germs

[@gratefulmann6692]

I have my huge fat cat pension for life so I'm out of here, to hot in this kitchen, woke...

[@josebentontenvo1452]

With all the sick rules she came with on coronavirus...! She must go ...!

[@joanne4758]

*She must go* - Keep up - she's already gone.

[@jhk3594]

Pft your not a native to Aotearoa so shutup.

[@JamesBalmforth]

Jacinda Ardern's unbridled authoritarianism wasn't too popular amongst the people. Her approval rating was extremely low, she quit before she could be held accountable at the ballot box.

[@jhk3594]

I think your confusing her with Key's aka the smiling assassin was the first to jump leaving Aotearoa in a mess.

[@allmodcons2274]

Wish we had a politician like this in the UK

[@kevfit4333]

You do. Sunak, he is a WEF plant too.

[@allmodcons2274]

@Kev Fit Fishy Rishi 😅 Nah, you got that sooo wrong.

[@540chevhell9]

No you don’t, trust me. Unless you’re a Marxist, totalitarian control freak then yes she’s your gal.

[@saublecabin]

Thanks for your service Jacinda Ardern. We're grateful! :)

[@jhk3594]

Well said Mary.

[@pita3908]

NZ loss Earthshot gain!!

[@Real_Vikash]

Great pm.

[@kevfit4333]

Can you give three reasons why? Take your time now.

[@Real_Vikash]

@@kevfit4333 Got rid of hs exam fees, expanded school lunches,record increases in social security, and the minimum wage. Fees free for one year of college and/or two years for trade courses.Fair pay agreements(google this), keeping our covid death rate as low as it is. Building more houses, record low unemployment and growth even when taking out 2021.Lowering poverty, record investment in our health and education systems.Being the most business-friendly country according to the Heritage Foundation. There're many more that can't be covered in a youtube comment.

[@johndonwood4305]

The absolute smugness of Ardern's time as PM and even in this speech. I wouldn't be surprised if she jumped onto her desk and did a bowel movement on a cushion of the finest fabric and everyone in parliament fawned and swooned over it.

[@steveosullivan4211]

I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT A GOOD CAPTAIN (LEADER) NEVER LEAVES THE TROOPS WHEN FACING DEFEAT, BUT THIS PERSON IS CREATING MORE HISTORY, LIKE HER FAKE CALL... ...it has always been about me.... first, second and now final.

[@pita3908]

the professional trolls are out!

[@steveosullivan4211]

@@pita3908 no just honest NEW ZEALANDERS who know the difference between leadership and rats who jump the sinking ship

[@reeling-in]

Retirement has been good to her looks! Or vice versa!

[@jhk3594]

Careful now your 'ugly' is showing.