The ‘otherness’ of Jacinda Ardern – by doing politics differently she changed the game and saved her party
- Written by Jennifer Curtin, Professor of Politics and Policy, University of Auckland

This week marks the beginning of Jacinda Ardern’s life outside parliament, since she officially ceased to be an electorate MP at midnight last Saturday. Her legacy as prime minister will be discussed and disputed, but there’s no doubt her influence will continue to be felt, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
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