Labours guarded but seemingly genuine attempt to try on the socialist label could be a positive step if it helps further demystify the word, particularly in a country still stumbling around in the hungover haze of a decades-old neoliberal binge. Progressives are leftists. Today, in the most appalling circumstances imaginable, she has the worlds ear. And women and girls around the world will be the better for it., From a closer proximity, and speaking before the Christchurch attacks, Gayford told me that what he found most impressive was his partners grip on the minutiae. New Zealands top talkback host has been listening to the new leader of the Labour Party. We never have been. It felt very deliberate: was it? I think its just the nature of an event like this. And she speaks very quickly. But what I do know is Ardern and her comrades provided the above answers in 2009and now she is leading us into the economic recovery of post-Covid-19. But the pandemic was really the defining moment for Ardern and revealed that she is not the compassionate democracy defender she wanted us to believe. Im making an assumption here, but everyone knows that raising kids is hard work and I dont expect theyd want someone to gloss over that or pretend its easy. I never met him while I worked for him. E rau rangatira m, e ng reo, e ng mana. Now, whether you agree with her political philosophy is where the difference lies. So, no, I didnt really think about that, either., Later, it was suggested to her that it was an important symbol of solidarity with Muslim women in New Zealand, who felt unsafe. It is just 10 days since a terrorist attack in Christchurch took the lives of 50 people at prayer. One Christchurch-based broadcaster issued an apology for an earlier column about Islam, saying, I look back at my comments ashamed. And in a powerful speech a week after the attack, Gamal Fouda, the imam of Al Noor mosque, where 42 worshippers were killed, said the murders did not come overnight, but were the result of the anti-Muslim rhetoric of some political leaders, media agencies and others. 493 The biggest misconception about Jacinda Ardern is that she is a pioneering progressive or socialist. Last week I went half a day with my shirt inside out., For Ardern, Neve helps keep things in perspective. What would she like to see other nations, other leaders, draw from New Zealands experiences? On Saturday 16 March, after another press conference in Wellington, Ardern flew south to Christchurch, where she met members of the Muslim community. Labour had, after all, just come off a stunning landslide election win that gave it a single-handed outright majority, a first since the countrys 1996 electoral reforms. Steve Elers is a senior lecturer at Massey Universitys School of Communication, Journalism and Marketing who writes a weekly column for Stuff on social and cultural issues. In 2008, Ardern was elected president of the International Union of Socialist Youth, a role that took her around the world. Christchurch was under attack. Contact for complaints and communications under the Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015, Constructive Criticism and Team Work In Politics. Learn more about Jacinda in Taking the Lead: How Jacinda Ardern Wowed the World, out now in your local bookstore. And how often should the reset occur? From the thousands at vigils to the 95 year old man who took four buses to attend a rally because he couldnt sleep from the sadness of seeing the hurt and suffering of others. In other words, Richardson and her allies aimed not just to tinker with select programs but to transform hearts, minds, and what was politically acceptable. Its been folded in half, and in half again, and again. Approximately.. Theres something very grounding about that. She was being a little bit vocal, Ardern said when we met later that day, at the hotel down the road. 4. Our challenge now is to make the very best of us, a daily reality. She calls herself a progressive. On the contrary, gun crimes rose to a 10-year high after the law went into effect, according to Radio New Zealand. In the days that have followed the terrorist attack on the 15th of March, we have often found ourselves without words. This means Ardern must negotiate with both NZ First and the Green party to advance any legislation. It turned out the strict gun law Ardern championed failed to curb gun crimes. Sidebar: Ive never trusted people who talk too fast. Wouldnt it be good if the president of the United States showed greater moral leadership? She had just seen her partner return to his spot in the third row of plastic seating with Neve propped up on his knee, having just had a nappy change in the back seat of a car around the corner. Sometimes a story is best told alongside a beautiful picture, Here's a small selection of some of our favourite 2020 picture books from local creators. Bernie Sanderss two presidential campaigns sparked a series of elections of democratic socialists at every level of US government. READ MORE: * Iwi-run coronavirus checkpoints are a nonsense but police aren't stopping them * Prime minister needs to be held to account over coronavirus claims * Anti-virus measures are too late to stop needless sickness and economic pain. Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern completed a Bachelor of Communication Studies in Public Relations and Political Science at Waikato Management School from 1999 to 2001. . A fight was brewing over the possible introduction of a capital gains tax. I think, as leaders, sometimes were unaware of our reach and power, she says. Ardern is wearing a traditional Mori cloak and, even before she begins speaking, is given a standing ovation. She was raised a Mormon, but quit the church in her early 20s, principally because of its stance on homosexuality. They wanted to redefine the relationship between New Zealanders and their government. It was shortly after 11am and the speeches, from local elders, from politicians, echoed back and forth across the lawn. The worlds are in very close proximity. Who had sought refuge, or sought a better life for themselves or their families. It is just 10 days since. If you could see the amount of reading that is required in that role. We hear you. Peace be upon you. But Peters decided against backing the three-term incumbent National party. I said what I needed to say, she says, pausing and taking a slow, diplomatic breath of air, her hands clasped around her knees. Once every 30 seconds. I just thought about sentiments, and what I thought needed to be conveyed., Ardern has been at pains to say that what happened on 15 March is not her story, but one that belongs to the victims and their families, to the injured, to Muslim communities, to Christchurch. They were simple words, repeated by community leaders who witnessed the loss of their friends and loved ones. David Hills new picture book Taking the Lead: How Jacinda Ardern Wowed the World is a treat for both adults and children, exploring the life and career of one of the most popular world leaders with beautiful illustrations by Phoebe Morris. E papaki t ana ng tai o maumahara ki runga o tautahi. The conversations about it afterwards Ive read these pieces where people have analysed the likes of this [speech], she says, waving the A4 sheet of notes in her hand, grimly laughing. Following this morning's interview with Jacinda Ardern, hosted by Larry Williams in the absence of Mike Hosking - genuine get-well-soon wishes to Mike - Smith delivered an observation, an. These stories, they now form part of our collective memories. He called his wife. The second press conference I wrote on my phone on the way to Wellington.. Including some rightwing radio hosts from the United States just so you know that Im being fair and balanced. It was half a lifetime ago, she guesses. Jacinda is more communist than she would like people to believe. No, she said, bluntly. [Applause] Thank you very much. Arguably, the Government revolves around Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern she calls the shots. Now, the New Zealand Labour Party is getting in on the act, too. This past week in New Zealand saw an apparently spontaneous series of self-outings by professed democratic socialists among the countrys Labour Party. And over the last two weeks we have shown that, you have shown that, in your actions. They werent alone: the head of BusinessNZ similarly suggested the government couldve been more generous with its benefit increases. I look forward to hearing about the success of socialism in curing child poverty. That morning, Friday 15 March, she had surprised a crowd of local school students who were taking part in the global climate strike. It made similar cuts and restructuring to the university system, moving it further along in its transformation from a public good to a private service. UPDATE 2: Chris sent us the uncropped original (click for larger view): Apologies to the Schnews that was actually a pretty good wee publication that came out of Brighton, England. And we remember, that ours is a home that does not and cannot claim perfection. The revival of socialism in mainstream politics has been one of the bigger developments of the last five years. Let that be the legacy of the 15th of March. Haere atu r. The revival of socialism in mainstream politics has been one of the bigger developments of the last five years. To the global community who have joined us today, who reached out to embrace New Zealand, and our Muslim community, to all of those who have gathered here today, we say thank you. A member of the Labour Party, she has been the member of Parliament (MP) for Mount Albert since 2017.. Born in Hamilton, Ardern grew up in Morrinsville . Jacinda Ardern's graceful departure is the personification of modern democratic ideals Van Badham The New Zealand prime minister's bold and resolute leadership neutralised hoary stereotypes. It looks like a pout every time.. It continues to severely underinvest in areas like health care, infrastructure, and climate change out of debt concerns that put it out of step with even the worlds right-wing politicians and economists. Its chosen not to forgive debt owed to the ministry in charge of welfare, nor acted on the WEAGs calls to lift punitive sanctions on beneficiaries. Gayford is the primary caregiver and shuttles back and forth with Neve between their home in Auckland and Wellington. Her opponents sneered that it was all just stardust, but the party surged on a wave of Jacindamania. After visiting the USA, Jacinda travelled to England where she worked for British Prime Minister Tony Blair before being chosen as the President of the International Union of Socialist Youth. Shes not putting on an act. I suppose that is exactly what Ardern and her comrades mean because they further stated: Todays dominating economical system of Western capitalism has contributed to the unequal distribution of wealth worldwide.. Its nice that Labours not afraid of the word socialist anymore. I hadnt thought about it in those terms. Thats it. Subscribe today and get a yearlong print and digital subscription. Limited though this announcement is, not even Helen Clarks Labour government in the 2000s dared to try and wholly undo Richardsons welfare cuts, a sign that things really are slowly shifting. It made cuts to ACC, New Zealands accident compensation program, while shifting its funding burden from employers to employees paychecks. Jacinda became the second woman ever elected president of the International Union of Socialist Youth, the world's largest international political youth . That doesnt necessarily apply to her. And while Labours manifesto remained essentially unchanged, people suddenly started to listen. It also prompted Ardern herself to weigh in. 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The only thing Id say is that, as much as we inherited the Westminster system, we thankfully also have moved to an MMP [mixed-member proportional] system, she said. By the way, I have used "comrade" because it is how union members referred to themselves throughout the 2009 meeting. The fact is that she is talking the second the question is finished, if not before. Very little of what I have done has been deliberate. (Hagen Hopkins / Getty Images). A crescent moon hangs in the blue sky above. Official records of that meeting give us insights into Arderns political ideology. We are not immune to the viruses of hate, of fear, of other. We didnt even know a confirmed toll. I think we were musing about this the risk of ambition. Jacinda Ardern's speech at Christchurch memorial - full transcript New Zealand PM addressed a crowd of thousands who had gathered for a memorial service at Hagley Park two weeks after the. In early 2009, just two months after becoming an MP, Ardern presided over the union's World Council annual meeting in her capacity as president. They resolved against the flip-flops, and settled on flats. Progressives are socialists. Or do we all need to have the exact same amount of income and wealth? We will remember the first responders who gave so much of themselves to save others. We never have been. Of course she needed to project New Zealands voice, but her focus was on domestic priorities. Act of exraordnry violence. Dozens of buses are parked sideways around the perimeter, forming makeshift ramparts. Incoming prime minister Jacinda Ardern says capitalism has been a "blatant failure" in New Zealand when measured by child poverty.. Ardern is the former head of the International Union of Socialist Youth so it is no surprise that our new Prime Minister thinks capitalism is a blatant failure. Did they propose ideas that would stimulate the economy so businesses could thrive thereby creating job opportunities? The end of Ruthenasia, cheered the Labour-aligned Standard, referring to the nickname given to the brutal austerity program initiated by Richardsons budget. In 2008, Ardern was elected President of the International Union of Socialist Youth, visiting Jordan, Israel, Algeria and China. We would be fools to believe political decisions are primarily evidence based. Didnt that make her angry, I ask Ardern when we meet in Wellington. We may have left flowers, performed the haka, sung songs or simply embraced. I wonder if they get asked the same question. After visiting the USA, Jacinda travelled to England where she worked for British Prime Minister Tony Blair before being chosen as the President of the International Union of Socialist Youth. And my response to that? When the call came, Ardern was travelling in a minivan, sitting alongside the mayor of New Plymouth, a small city on the west coast of the North Island. Ki ng mate o te ao. By Dr Muriel Newman. She wooed the world with talk of kindness and compassion, while at home ruling like a dictator. A filter will be available to find the specific debate / speech you wish to view. There is very little time to sit and think in those terms. We cannot confront these issues alone, none of us can. If Id been [at home] in Auckland it would have been different, but I didnt have scarves with me. I was born one and politics has not beaten it out of me yet. A week ago, I asked her if the Christchurch attack had affected this optimism. Her partner, Clarke Gayford, she smiles, is not impressed. Gun law reforms, intended to ban all semi-automatic firearms, were expedited, with cross-party support. But the more important question is, what exactly does all this posturing mean? I will always strive for better. At Waitangi in early February, I had asked Ardern about the international attention she had attracted for being young, for being a new mother. The occasion for this supposed reverse metamorphosis was the highly anticipated budget day, with suggestions that, after three years of treading water, the government was gearing up to announce something major. It had just gone 2pm, and a wall of the meeting room was lit in horizontal lines, stencilled through Venetian blinds. To see people from across society, people who maybe have never even known anyone who goes to a mosque, come out with the flowers and the donations and say: this is not the New Zealand we know and love.). By then, I had interviewed Ardern twice already: after a breakfast meeting at an Auckland hotel, and a few days earlier at Waitangi, on the northern tip of the North Island. I wonder then what is the exact point whereby "inequality"becomes acceptable? watched as international politics has continued to change while serving as the president of the International Union of Socialist Youthan umbrella organisation of over 150 progressive youth movements from . Intro 'Smiling socialist' Jacinda Ardern is trying to 'shut down free speech' Sky News Australia 3.08M subscribers Subscribe 8.1K Share 181K views 4 months ago Everyone should be concerned. I just know we have a lot of work to do to make that universal.. The co-creators of Hero of the Sea interview each other about writing, illustrating and their latest collaboration. I said, Can you please call 111. Bernie Sanderss two presidential campaigns sparked a series of elections of democratic socialists at every level of US government. Given we are facing what is likely to be many years of economic turmoil and hardship, the political ideology of our Government needs to be laid bare so we can gain insights into what a post-Covid-19 New Zealand economy might look like. The strength of capitalism can be attributed to an incentive structure based upon the three Ps: (1) prices determined by market forces. She wooed the world with talk of kindness and compassion, while at home ruling like a dictator. If anything, it shows how firmly New Zealand remains under the thrall of this thirty-year-old document. New Zealand's third female PM, and at 37 our youngest leader since Edward Stafford in 1856, Jacinda Ardern had the most meteoric rise to power of any New Zealand PM - three months prior to being sworn in, . There is evidence of her having said comrade. Jacinda loves music and briefly worked as a DJ at an Aucklands Laneway Festival and in some record shops. Of course she needed to project New Zealands voice, but her focus was on domestic priorities. Following the attacks, she points out, it was Peters who decided to travel to Turkey for a meeting of the international Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, where he met Recep Tayyip Erdoan; the Turkish president had been screening images from the terrorists video at rallies, and declaring that visitors from Australia and New Zealand who expressed anti-Islamic sentiments would be returned in coffins. In this respect, New Zealands 2021 budget looks less like a repudiation of Ruth Richardsons ideology than the furthest left you can go while operating under it. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered New Zealand's 2021 budget at Parliament on May 20, 2021 in Wellington, New Zealand. Its heartening to see New Zealands Labour government finally acting on years of pleas and demands to take the popular measure of lifting benefits. Jacinda Ardern uses the word comrade 15 times in just 7 minutes Show more 22.09.15 - Question 11 - Jacinda Ardern to the Prime Minister The Kiwi that Soared - At home with New Zealand Prime. Maybe with your sincerity, not your smile, suggested the photographer. The Spinoffs political coverage is powered by the generous support of our members. Appointed as New Zealand's Prime Minister in 2017, Jacinda Ardern has been described as an iron fist in a velvet glove. Jacinda Ardern is transforming New Zealand into a socialist state. Succinctly, steelily, the prime minister framed what had happened in her own terms. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's full speech at the opening of the APEC CEO Summit 2021. E te whnau o APEC, ka mihi a Aotearoa Niu Tireni ki a koutou katoa. When I had the all-clear to go down on Saturday, I asked a friend if they had something for me to borrow. Subscribe today to get it in print! This interview was due to go to press the day the news of the Christchurch attacks emerged. Appointed as New Zealand's Prime Minister in 2017, Jacinda Ardern has been described as an iron fist in a velvet glove. In the reception area, a staffers preschooler son buzzes back and forth on a bike. (3) private property rights. A lot of pumpkin. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Jacinda Ardern. Jacinda was President of the International Union of Socialist Youth. So, what progressive answers to the financial crisis did Ardern and her comrades come up with? The result was what youd expect: poverty and hunger persistently rose while wealth inequality dramatically widened, with Richardsons beloved government surpluses built predominantly on the back of often poor families. For example, is a 20 per centgap of "inequality"acceptable? Im a socialist! piped up Tukituki MP Anna Lorck at one point. No friend of free speech, she had little regard for public opinion and no respect for those with a contrary . President Joe Biden welcomed socialist New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to the White House on Tuesday to discuss economic ties, gun control, and "space exploration" but not, reports indicated, Ardern's decision to use Chinese coronavirus measures to delay the 2020 New Zealand election.. The piece that Larry [Williams] referred to this morning, Ive watched a couple of times, showed it to some other people over the weekend and they were aghast. And Im very proud to say to the good people of the Wairarapa that they elected a proud socialist as their MP.. The 50 names of the dead are read aloud, the only other sound the whirring of a police helicopter in the distance. After completing a communications degree, she worked for a short stint in the Beehive of the last Labour prime minister, Helen Clark, who recalls noticing Arderns promise when she was on a team drafting answers for parliamentary questions. Her partner is Clarke Gayfo Jacinda worked at a soup kitchen in New York. Socialism is based on the theory that incentives don't matter! The definition of "comrade" from An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Marxism, Socialism and Communism is as follows: Originally, one who shares the same chamber. They were words spoken by a community who, in the face of hate and violence, had every right to express anger but instead opened their doors for all of us to grieve with them. Lets do this, went the slogan. But even when we had no words, we still heard yours, and they have left us humbled and they have left us united. It still makes me laugh that Vogue came up with that, she said. With her partner and daughter at the UN in New York last September. 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