New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern hailed for displaying exceptional leadership amid polarising times and a chilling massacre at home
Friday's events where the first major test Ardern has faced since she became prime minister in a contentious general election in 2017.
She immediately boosted its popularity, attracting a new constituency to Labour through her youth and optimism. It disguised a tough and experienced political operative. She is progressive but pragmatic, willing to woo big business and shelve difficult liberal issues that might alienate a larger constituency.
Since taking office, Ardern has become an international celebrity and a counterpoint to the rise of populist leaders. But her popularity abroad has masked domestic difficulties. There were political missteps, minor scandals, dissent with coalition partners.
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