Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander Visits PM Jacinda Ardern

After being personally invited by New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Stephen Colbert packs his bags and heads to the tiny island nation for an unforgettable week of adventures we're calling "Stephen Colbert: The Newest Zealander." #Colbert #LSSCinNZ #NewZealand
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[@kshred3043]

The other thing she did was refuse to refer to the shooter by his name. She denied him the publicity and notoriety that he craved. She rendered him a pathetic nobody. Masterful.

[@Barnicalsify]

Kiwi here. I literally don't know his name. I feel like it's Aaron or something, but not certain. Don't care either. Scummy fuck.

[@peg202xo7]

@@Barnicalsify God, I love your country. Guess I suffer from severe "country envy."

[@demos1198]

@@peg202xo7 aha, but seriously, no one knows who he is.

[@nadiainthesky]

Yes!!! This is so much more important than people seem to realize. A great deal of those who choose to commit mass shootings do it for the infamy and just a desire to be recognized/immortalized in some way. Refusing to identify would go a such a massive way in curbing these types of acts.

[@treefiddytwoo]

plenty of people still know who he is and know why he did what he did.. i’m js just cause it works for some doesn’t mean it’ll work for all. same goes with anti-gun legislation. not saying we shouldn’t try, just saying we don’t always get the results we want to see.

[@KhairulnizamBakeri]

“I’m young, but I’m not 12.” Cheeky yet assertive. I have a feeling this is how she deals with her administration.

[@eurech]

Trump is 12 in a literal way.

[@timwalls1452]

She has had to deal with condescension her entire life. Me thinks this was one liner she’s used many times before.

[@vjchallenger8535]

Eurech 12billion rich

[@ranga2050]

I can assure you... It is.

[@kalmdwn7711]

She's been involved in policy making for over 20 years or so

[@stevenarseneault1972]

"I'm young but I'm not twelve." That was quick. She seems gentle but man that was a nasty comback.

[@dracovenit9549]

You should tune into NZ Parliament NZ some time, they have some pretty heated banter (which they have to keep subtle so that the Speaker does not kick them lol).

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Not nasty, just direct lol

[@char_lattesnk1352]

@@dracovenit9549 that made me think of this clip lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKnGm3hunq5necU

[@Tesla_Death_Ray]

She has a deft touch for gently signalling boundaries while being affable. Charming woman.

[@vijeshnair1771]

It’s sounded really stupid ….

[@MelHyde]

"I'm a woman, I multitask" I've never heard something so real and so funny in one sentence

[@Explorer55612]

Im a man I can concentrate

[@ryukshinigami1668]

@@Explorer55612 but you ain't a prime minister kid.

[@romanramo321]

I’m a man and I am misogynistic (please don’t attack me jk)

[@gotur]

Funny but not real

[@richardpierpoint3006]

@@gotur Yes, it IS real - just saying...

[@mrenigma4641]

More people have watched this than the population of New Zealand

[@sl4896]

Underrated @Mr E Nigma

[@agathokakologicalthinker8120]

Noice

[@tesi_2am607]

Quite accurate indeed

[@casualgamingroom]

Hhaahahahaha so true

[@insanelyawesam1420]

Loll

[@noeldown1952]

"I recognised you!" -" Her or me?" - "Jacinda". That was epic.

[@magicsantos2681]

😄😄👌👍😉

[@seanscanlon9067]

Stephen knew the score anyway but was being a good sport in setting up the punchline. Can you imagine Trump picking up someone from the airport though with just him in his car and no security?

[@lazhonm311]

@@seanscanlon9067 There was Armed police officers, a bit like the Secret Service, they are the Diplomatic Protection Squad, seen at 2:06 the grey vehicle with the guy in the blue suit. You can also see the same vehicle following most of the way, and also the grey vehicle Infront @3:12

[@Matthew-ve7uv]

Sean: No, it's not obvious -- Stephen's famous around the world, including NZ

[@seanscanlon9067]

@@lazhonm311 OK I'll elaborate on it then to no close quarters security then, as in nobody else in the car.

[@MultiRastaman3]

Could you imagine The US President picking up, by himself, a foreign guest at the airport in a sub compact hybrid? I think the secret service would literally explode.

[@gencu9730]

That’s cos no one hates her or wants to hurt her

[@BadDictator]

Well, the importance of a country is a thing to consider.

[@alalalala57]

@@BadDictator America is so important, everyone hates the President. Must suck being important lol.

[@BadDictator]

@@alalalala57 there 's something called power. And if you hate someone, it doesn't mean they aren't important.

[@andresgroove]

@@BadDictator gd luck with that

[@andrealeyewell]

A World leader with a child's seat in the backseat, down to earth, genuine and nice... WOW!!!!

[@alex6677]

That was probably ordered to be put there by her legion of advisors and spin doctors, all paid for by the taxpayer, of course

[@zetohd5625]

World leader? NZ has less population than Switzerland. But yeah, I guess 😅

[@cyathoris7530]

@@zetohd5625 as a New Zealander, I am deeply saddened

[@momonotever8847]

Yeah, for a child born out of wedlock. In other words a "bastard" child. Now that would upset allah when she was pretending to be a muslim by wearing a hijab would it not? She is just like Obama. If she is swimming with the rats she is a rat and if she is swimming with the cats she is a cat. We can only thank God she stood herself down before she caused more damage than she already has to the New Zealand people.

[@poopsanchez6449]

"You recognize her or me?" "Nah, Jacinda." Colbert looked real hurt there for a second haha

[@kurtsudheim825]

Well duh, he's not that well known outside the us

[@MrCph2200]

I really like Stephen Colbert.. That reaction though was reeeally American haha 😁 Almost only celebrities from the USA would even consider that people from countries on the other side of the globe would off course recognise them more than they would recognise the country’s prime minister 😉😉

[@Soul-Taker]

He's such a douche.

[@fluffycakes7921]

@@Soul-Taker Colbert is lovely! He been so wonderful towards us Kiwis!

[@davidl6332]

haha es un pendej0

[@kevinnkouli]

"I'm young, but I'm not twelve." My God she's good !

[@Yngvarfo]

She may not be, but judging from that prank in the end, Stephen sure is.

[@gustafsone]

@@Yngvarfo Stephen tried so hard to make that gag work. I immediately knew what he was up to when I saw that can. I'm pretty sure PM Ardern knew as well which is why she kept saying no when Stephen was so persistent. It would've been so much funnier if he couldn't get Lorde to open the can, either.

[@p-unitnano6969]

Yngvar Følling Bengali girl

[@ourfamily1115]

She is not good. She is damaging this country like no other prime minister has done in 100 years, She should be incarcerated for her actions.

[@spookshow]

@@ourfamily1115 lol like what?

[@miraclemiler71]

49 yo guy from Oz here. Hawke was good, Keating OK too. Obama was great. But none has come close to Jacinda. She is the best leader of a country I have known in my lifetime. Kiwis should be proud - and feel privileged - to be living in a time when their leader possibly represents the very best humanity can offer.

[@timelineafricasafaristrave3017]

Putin is the best but she really good

[@angusgallagher6130]

Obama was a joke

[@sirwallaby]

Beautiful Human and a prime minister. I have visited more than 80 countries around the world and no one i mean NO ONE even come close to how nice, humane and friendly new Zealanders are. They are as genuine as they come and their smile is really reflected from their heart. Kia Ora New Zealanders Never change your beautiful self.

[@LewisCostin]

"We've removed the guns that are designed to take people's lives en masse" She says it like it's obvious.

[@MaGicSb3]

Well it is kind of obvious at pretty much any country except the US..

[@numbereightyseven]

Yeah, it's obvious.

[@tallaganda83]

Just like Australia did 24 years ago.

[@bencameron539]

A mean...it is

[@realisrealite5554]

guns are inanimate objects.People are the ones that are meant to kill people.Now the crooks,crooked cops and government are armed,the people are prey.There are predators and snakes in New Zealand the crooks (cops,government,)are the predators.

[@telorceplok8812]

Fun fact: she was a DJ As if we couldn't love her even more

[@learnalanguagewithleslie]

Name one thing you don't like about her. Just one. It's not normal to love someone more than your own family, right? That borders on hysteria.

[@eduardosegatto8424]

@@learnalanguagewithleslie Labour Party

[@sciontempest1476]

The greatest line I'm a woman I multi 💯

[@alfredsung8838]

What are her plans to improve health care funding for men and raise awareness for prostate cancer, decrease suicide rates for men, decerease homelessness for men, further men's education, provide support for male mental health, provide paid leave for men taking care of children, change social stigma for male victims of violence perpetrated by their female partners, and stop the non- consensual mutilation of male infant genitals (circumcision). I've never seen any head of state (man or woman) advocate for men's rights. I've actually never seen any head of state run a campaign or platform or mention in any interview, speach, or debate what they will do to improve the lives of men. The focus is always on women. People and media seem to cheer for and embrace female leadership because it is new, different, modern, and will bring on social equality. Yet, it seems men are somehow left out in that equality equation. I would have loved for these young, female, heads of state to step up and say hey these are issues affecting men and this is what I am going to do to fix it.

[@Testingnow1234]

@@learnalanguagewithleslie I don't like that for 14 months, she and the Police, have looked us in the eye, on TV, while knowing the truth about the Christchurch mosque shooting. www.parliament.nz/resource/en-NZ/52SCFE_EVI_86423_FE12673/8cdcbeeb1207a1fa9d524edcb41514f6bca79269 And finally, after all the "Top Cops" have retired. And the gun law changes, which affect those who choose to have a firearms licence, the MSM discovers: www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-shooting/120285768/mosque-terrorist-was-wrongly-granted-firearms-licence-due-to-police-mistakes-sources-say The next big story will be the report from the very expensive, Royal Commission into the shooting. They were required to find out what went wrong so we could amend the gun laws where necessary. Cart before the horse? Who does that?

[@enikata7349]

I voted for the first time in the New Zealand general election last year - British by birth, moved here in 2017 - and I voted for Jacinda not just because she has handled one crisis after another with an expert hand but also because she's a human being who doesn't see herself as being any more special that the rest of us.

[@TheYobo1016]

I think that observation is important. Politicians generally look out for themselves and their careers, regardless of how much they profess caring about any issue that serves the public.

[@arfielding4495]

I live in the States now, but as a citizen, I still vote in the elections. I really like Jacinda, but I especially like how New Zealand's system has you vote for a party and not for a person. I personally chose to vote Greens, which is more left than Jacinda's labour party, because I know they will caucus with labour and because they represent my values more. Having a system where you can vote for your party knowing they won't win but will get proportionate representation and that it won't result in effectively boosting the opposing party's power, is such a relief. Imagine if you could vote for Bernie in the last election without worrying that it will take a slice of the vote away from Biden and give the election to Trump as a result? America's system is so broken. Republicans have only won 1 popular vote in the last 30-odd years, but they've maintained power for half that time, and represent far less Americans than their Democratic colleagues. It's such an unbalanced, unfair system, one which brought about terrible outcomes today.

[@nash3timemvp]

Bet you feel like an idiot all these years later seeing what a complete piece of shit Jabcinda Arden really was.

[@davidsmith6859]

She's one of my heroes. She kept covid deaths down to 25 in the whole country while Agent Orange was calling it a hoax and killed hundreds of thousands.

[@truthsupporter4119]

What can you tell me about the forestry plans Jacinda has for NZ? This will lead to a terrible effect on the environment. What can you tell me about the increase in carbon emissions Jacinda has made regardless of her promise to decrease them? What about the unnecessary taxes she's putting on farmers, and the higher fuel prices,? What about NZ having a debt three times higher than it's previous record? What about the inflation Jacinda has caused? What about the failure in regards to the housing crisis? What about the unemployment rate reaching it's lowest in 50+ years under Jacinda? What about Jacinda's plan to eliminate the NZ dairy industry? What about the laws Jacinda has been implementing against free speech? And what about the lack of funding for mental health? What about the increase of over all violent crime? What about the rapid increase in suicide? What about the lack of medical care that has lead to people dying from cancer due to the restriction of medical treatment?

[@nicolasceresoli9121]

You only what your biased mind would want to see, child.

[@truthsupporter4119]

@@nicolasceresoli9121 Why is it that labour suporters have no argument?

[@nicolasceresoli9121]

@@truthsupporter4119 I refer to the person cherry picking Jacinda, not to your critique. You may be right in your argument, but you don't know how to place well your shots.

[@truthsupporter4119]

@@nicolasceresoli9121, ok bro, sorry for my misunderstanding.

[@ahorrell]

True story - Once I made fun of Jacinda on twitter and she sent a really nice reply and I felt like a huge asshole. Turns out, she's just a genuinely lovely lady and it's not an act

[@da96103]

How did she find your tweet?

[@limbostudiosnewzealand1444]

da96103 as someone who lives in NZ, it’s really not that hard to contact our politicians. Most of the time I’d say they’re just looking for a friendly yarn

[@cmvalt5975]

The Speaker's phone number is listed in the phone book. 🙂

[@Hathur]

@@da96103 NZ is a tiny nation, not hard for politicians to see tweets directed at them.

[@everythingshiny]

@@cmvalt5975 so was Jacinda's for a while, when an Aussie journo rang up to find out how to pronounce her name correctly, she answered the phone and told them

[@actiaint]

"I'm young but not twelve" slam dunk Jacinda!

[@everythingshiny]

Or drunk like Muldoon was when he called that snap election in 1984

[@laugesen18]

Great answer. Looool

[@TrishTruitt]

Wow, a mature head of state. What's that like?

[@Hellknight27]

@@TrishTruitt Not to be a pedantic arse, but he got that wrong. The Prime Minister is our leader, Queen Elisabeth II is still our head of state. But yeah, I am pretty proud of her, especially the way she handled herself and the situation in the aftermath of the atrocity that psychotic Australian terrorist chose to come to my city and commit back in March.

[@PrimoStracciatella]

"I'm young but I wasn't born yesterday."

[@johnnielawson]

To; 'The rest of the World' Take note. Take good care and stay safe. Johnnie Lawson

[@Joey-ct8bm]

Europe is doing pretty great. Her policies are all european policies.

[@conniewynyard1067]

​@@Joey-ct8bm not all are european, but we should adopt some Netherlands social policies that are for extended parental leads, tax cuts for families, cuts for electric cars and job sharing so mothers can be home on time for their children when they get home from school.

[@rafisandho5275]

She is decent,smart,good natured and kind hearted Prime Minister of NZ.We love her and her manners.

[@truthsupporter4119]

What can you tell me about the forestry plans Jacinda has for NZ? This will lead to a terrible effect on the environment. What can you tell me about the increase in carbon emissions Jacinda has made regardless of her promise to decrease them? What about the unnecessary taxes she's putting on farmers, and the higher fuel prices,? What about NZ having a debt three times higher than it's previous record? What about the inflation Jacinda has caused? What about the failure in regards to the housing crisis? What about the unemployment rate reaching it's lowest in 50+ years under Jacinda? What about Jacinda's plan to eliminate the NZ dairy industry? What about the laws Jacinda has been implementing against free speech? And what about the lack of funding for mental health? What about the increase of over all violent crime? What about the rapid increase in suicide? What about the lack of medical care that has lead to people dying from cancer due to the restriction of medical treatment?

[@truthsupporter4119]

According to these facts, she's the worst prime minister in history of NZ.

[@richardpierpoint8961]

@@truthsupporter4119 Why not otvali, arsehole? Blagodaryu vas, KKKretin...

[@richardpierpoint3006]

@@truthsupporter4119 Otvali, arsehole - blagodaryu vas, KKretin...

[@IMMORTALSYMPHONIES]

Okay so the Prime Minister roams around in a lone car without a motorcade, and doesn't have a phone with face recognition. This country is so blessed.

[@jurgnobs1308]

around here in switzerland, the government uses public transportation daily. i meet our heads of state on a pretty regular basis (we dont have a president or prime minister, we have a gremium of 7 federal councilors)

[@IMMORTALSYMPHONIES]

@@jurgnobs1308 thats why your country is one of most developed countries in the world.

[@jurgnobs1308]

@@IMMORTALSYMPHONIES it might be one of the factors

[@faizbashaAirplanes]

In Singapore all our politicians must use Singapore Airlines Economy Class to get around the world

[@b9y]

@@jurgnobs1308 Really? That's so cool. Man I love other European countries that aren't Britain. Amazing how we used to rule half the world and now we can't even make toast!

[@emilbalu8259]

She is the women who saved our ass in the time of corona as a migrant I got paid for 5 months of government subsidy god bless her and newzealand and I will say I will not forget newzealand and the people on my entire life

[@mionrugheart2340]

Wow.That's impressive.

[@dallismurphy3802]

Kia ora mate.

[@NotifyTheDog]

Glad you had a positive experience in a challenging time.

[@melt9414]

It starts with the environment these kids are in. Plus that oranga tamariki need a major overhaul

[@straighttalking2090]

40 years ago NZ whisked my varicose veins out - no questions asked, no ID request, did a really good job (apart from the nurse who got cross at me for getting out of the recovery bed before I should have). I'm an Australian and Australia has a reciprocal arrangement with NZ. I guess the amount of people that try to cheat the NZ health system was so low that it would have been uneconomical (or rude) to question my nationality.

[@InservioLetum]

Lorde looks sooo much better here. PM Ardern reaching out her arms to comfort Lorde make me love her all the more.

[@cmarq817]

I am just more in admiration of her with each month. Love from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@TokelauInTech]

“You recognised her or me?” “No. Jacinda” Lol so Kiwi

[@barbaraduleyfoote]

So funny

[@sumofalln00bs10]

@@Hypercube1729 Are you hiding your comment inside someone elses comment so you don't get a huge blow back? also Yes we all stare at her teeth. I'm not immune to the horse chompers.

[@kiwiyogi2846]

@@Hypercube1729 At least she's not orange.

[@aut0phxbia]

Hypercube1729 her teeth are beautiful thank you very much, asshole.

[@justtina9264]

@@Hypercube1729 How old are you, surely you must be a child?

[@ThisIsFaroq]

After the Christchurch shootings a year on, during the anniversary she was there but for the people only, she left through the back so the media would never know she was there. Really humble and down to earth Prime minister.

[@poulomichakravarty997]

She is a such a genuinely warm and wonderful person

[@fb4779]

I lived a total of 3 months in Riccarton, Christchurch. I grew up as a Muslim and my brothers and I remember going to Majid Al-Noor. I remember being told about this attack ... to the best of my knowledge only two people I personally knew have died. A father and his son Attah. I just couldn’t believe two people I personally knew have died in a terrorist attack. May they rest in peace. I wish the best for Abdullah, his mother, and his sister-in-law and hope they’re pulling through. I’ll never forget this act of terror for the rest of my life.

[@blondequeen1779]

@@fb4779 stay strong.

[@timothychow7682]

@@fb4779 kia kaha

[@gautamr1270]

@Amr Yes, I kinda felt that too. I usually say "I was raised as a Hindu" or something like that to avoid saying that I am not religious anymore. Not that I am uncomfortable about it, just wanna cut that conversation sometimes.

[@michaelflinn7784]

I love this woman. Unbelievable. Love New Zealand too. Hugs from Johannesburg

[@freddiedoeterniettoe2080]

I watch Jacinda in the morning, before going too work. When I do that I have the most positive feelings all day. She teach us all how to be a good person. She is amazing.

[@yuhsinlee5001]

The PM drove a Hyundai with a child seat and toys WOW

[@Asethet]

Because they got in trouble for spending so much using the government limousines. www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/102175450/ministerial-spending-figures-show-crown-limos-put-to-use-by-new-government

[@buckosoft]

@@Asethet The comments section of that article points out (with links) that the previous conservative government spent 6x as much on travel in the same time period.

[@ghostsheet777]

@Sydney Patrick Marsh remember when Simon bridges used 80k of the nz tax money just to travel around nz in a fucken limo???? Lmfao, what a prick, he wasn't even PM!!

[@barryschwarz]

@@Asethet - Adern didn't get in trouble for her limo use as PM, someone else did. She was the 8th highest spender on limos in the government. That is NOT why she drove her car for the Colbert pick-up.

[@ERIC8888888]

It's an electric car - Hyundai Ionic

[@fiandrhi]

In 2004, I literally made a PowerPoint in an attempt to convince my US-based family to try for New Zealand citizenship. I failed, to my eternal regret, and, increasingly, theirs.

[@uglywolf88]

John? Do you read me?

[@ritag4432]

I think hundreds of American families are working on power points now, especially if Trump is reelected!

[@jainra]

Your first mistake? Powerpoint.

[@Cars2155]

Keep going you can do it

[@r53538]

show them this, maybe it'll change their mind.

[@EthanScarlett]

So awesome to see others overseas love our PM as much as we do!

[@jolantru3085]

She's like a national treasure for the whole world.

[@proxy7362]

She’s great but overrated

[@proxy7362]

@Milan She actually is overrated, trust me. As a New Zealander, there's a lot her government needs to do but hasn't done. She's not perfect, and you must remember that she is a politician. No matter how much she smiles for the camera.

[@ronjeremy6128]

Shes a shocker. Hated in NZ by everyone accepted maori and bludgers. Only 15% of the population are maori so there must be heaps of bludgers to have voted it in!

[@jolantru3085]

@@ronjeremy6128 If you're right (and I doubt you've ever been accused of that before) then that would mean she can't be hated by everyone in NZ. Unless you're almost all bludgers.

[@jolantru3085]

@@proxy7362 Oh yeah. I mean she's head and shoulders above other world leaders (and Conservatives obv)

[@goldenknight]

How New Zealand people react when they see their prime minister blows my mind *See the prime minister "Oh i recognize yaa"

[@aroseh]

yeah i've always been so intrigued by the way america sees their leaders - we don't seem to see ours as anything more than a local celebrity haha

[@Fithful]

We don't really treat "Celebrities" like a disease or anything. Everyone sorta knows everyone here (I am not joking. In primary school we did a project to get in contact with famous new zealanders by talking to someone who knew someone who knew someone who knew someon and so on)

[@ClaimingCowbellDRUMS]

I've heard stories of her pushing her baby in a stroller on the Wellington waterfront, and stopping to chat with other mums about raising kids. She's also been seen in a few grocery stores and people like to stop and chat with her, she's a total gem.

[@sonampaldensherpa]

Yes because unlike America. New Zealand is a first world country.

[@melodygordon5084]

@@Fithful SAME. Ended up getting my letter to Keiran Reid

[@internetpeople6113]

America will never elect her. She is too smart and decent.

[@max.g4644]

Two left wing for them probably think she's got the same agenda as stalin

[@Jamac007]

Exactly...since when did America put people first? Now is not the time to change the narrative.

[@danahuhu225]

That was funny

[@keepidahogreat5687]

350 million people is drastically different than a tiny 5 million.

[@indaadams9912]

Mark Twaing .. USA had the chance to elect mr bugigedge (forgive spelling) .. He would have been an impressive and principled president.. He has integrity and is very clever speaking five languages, well suited to communicate with other foreign leaders etc.. He has basic kindness in his behaviour.. Why doesn’t America ever elect its best and brightest?.

[@raynemichelle2996]

I did a report on Nouvelle Zélande in elementary school, sixième année. Have loved it ever since.

[@bigpurple100]

Inspirational leader we need more people like this in this world. Love and respect to New Zealand

[@nancyfifita2395]

Can we just take this time and appreciate Jacinda Ardern cause she is the first PM to have dealt with a terrorist attack , a volcanic eruption , climate reforms and this pandemic that is going on right now in her first term all while she’s taking care of her baby . Man I love our prime minister 😫🥰

[@chowfurnowmeow]

I hope ppl vote for her and keep her leading New Zealand!

[@holleymi2000]

@@chowfurnowmeow they will

[@holleymi2000]

well said

[@MichAndo2712]

We Australians are extremely jealous. She is such a great leader and keeps making an already great country even greater.

[@chowfurnowmeow]

@@MichAndo2712 I really do think it's because Australians are tied down with trade deals with China, that's why the govt are not reacting to covid-19 trying not to piss off the Chinese. Watch "The claws of the red dragon" on YT from 'China In Focus'. Its about Haiwai. I know the govt already tied down (signed contract) with that CCP owned Giant company in Australia. I am scared for you guys, if you haven't figured out what I mean, watch the 1 hr film (based on real/most likely events unfolding since 2018).

[@Happy-xi9hl]

You know your country is safe when your PM drives Colbert around.

[@pieterveenders9793]

Several of the Netherlands' former Prime Ministers would go to Parliament by bicycle, and if I'm not mistaken even the current one still occasionally does that.

[@javierburgos7]

@@pieterveenders9793 Boring countries...

[@javierburgos7]

Boring countries...

[@netsab9846]

​@@javierburgos7 No. (you shoudn't like your own comms btw)

[@javierburgos7]

@@netsab9846 Yes (you shouldn't try to be a smartass btw)

[@chandrasekarank.l9146]

A dream come true that a President of a country coming to airport to pick up a standup comedian for the word she assured. I admire this Prime Minister. She is an exemplary leader of the world to follow her footsteps. Wow...great.

[@kaziislam1104]

A country is very lucky to have a prime minster like her, respect

[@pHD77]

"I'm young, but I'm not 12" Even if she was, she'd still be mentally more mature than a certain Lysol-promoting president.

[@jaydeep.adhikary]

Our country is suffering from a deadly disease called DJT-45 for 4 years.

[@SafwanNet]

I said Covid was dangerous and a lot of American keep commenting suggesting that covid is not dangerous and I was wrong kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4WyYal4iN52baM

[@maazkalim]

Haha..! I just semi-rewatched this video and found this comment. Need I express anything more?

[@maazkalim]

.@@SafwanNet #SPAM?

[@eddyvideostar]

To PHD77: Jacinda cheapens the political title and indirectly downgrades the dignity of lesser nations. The NZ prime minister makes the US President Trump grandiose and globally-significant. I am glad, that, compared to this NZ hipster, that DJT is the world's most significant leader. In the United States, Ms. Ardern would be the equivalent of AOC. I appreciate Trump and Johnson even more so. I bid them well.

[@Stolenfilmfromsteele]

Are we just not gonna talk about how Lorde just showed up like it was nothing

[@saulgoodman8461]

Jesus? Is that you?

[@fairy5668]

I guess NZ is that small that Lorde knows the PM

[@garyhoffmann1615]

Lord is nothing!

[@fairy5668]

@@garyhoffmann1615 Yo dude don't say that Lorde is his dad

[@garyhoffmann1615]

@@fairy5668 I said lord is nothing not Lorde.

[@arsalhussain9280]

damn can we talk about how loved she was on the street? being greeted by people as an everyday type of person but with respect.

[@Vylkeer]

The PM of New Zealand auditioned for LOTR, why am I not surprised. She seems wonderful btw!

[@juliaj6152]

I’m literally obsessed with the fact that Lorde is just hanging out with the PM

[@damnitsmelol]

She probably lives around the corner considering the population of NZ

[@Ren-zi5zl]

@@damnitsmelol tbh im pretty sure lorde still lives in auckland and jacinda lives in wellington but flights are cheap as so??

[@liamcollins9183]

@@Ren-zi5zl Jacinda works in Wellington as PM, but her electorate and personal home is in Auckland.

[@timpyrules]

Thats obviously Randy Marsh

[@gnoski100]

...you are in fact..obsessed!

[@onlythebestof]

She had me at “I’m a woman, I multitask”

[@tovarischkarno4390]

@Juib Morrowind It's a stereotype that women can multitask, but I don't think that implies that men cannot, and she didn't say that either

[@abstaubereriksohn90]

Well arent you gullable

[@alucardhellsing1037]

Multitasking is a myth. The human brain can only process a single task at a time. Ask the RAF they did an extensive study.

[@bestinsta360horseandfamily7]

Its NZ humour guys

[@onlythebestof]

@@abstaubereriksohn90 gullible* 🤪🤪

[@TheSoham911]

Love how she kept saying no to the brittle, like she knew something was up haha while Lorde just went for it and got pranked! The 'I knew it!' face right there!

[@rjnagle]

What's funny is that Jacinda's reaction to the snakes popping out is that she understood why Colbert was trying to offer him peanut brittle before. (In USA it's an obvious and even a cliched joke that everyone knows about).

[@sm1968]

I'm an aussie, I wish she was our prime minister too. She is amazing

[@terrymcmaster2787]

The most popular politician in Australia. Seriously.

[@Ruby-or7bb]

Terry McMaster u mean new zealand

[@drazzelsingh4559]

Ruby Saunders no he/she means Australia. We love her over here in Australia. She’s so much better than Scomo

[@maulbrooks5699]

Absolutely. Scomo doesnt like being seen with her because he just doesnt compare

[@Andrew-ht7rf]

@@maulbrooks5699 I agree, I will never vote LNP again (voted Trumbull once) but it's funny. Barring the bushfire fiasco, Scomo's been a better PM than the Turnbull and Abbott combined. I really did not see that coming. I also applaud him for making better decisions after the bushfires, shows me he's capable of learning (even if the lesson is to delegate to the experts).

[@flamingfrancis]

Alan Jones and his mates at Fox and Fox radio (2GB) don't seem to think that way...but who gives a stuff.

[@ishtapinks]

We shouldn't say New Zealand is lucky. We should say New Zealanders are smart to have voted for an intelligent, compassionate woman. Arden has successfully handled everything from Covid to terrorism with grace, authority and logic. I'm from Canada and do like Trudeau but she is, by far, my favourite world leader. NZ's PM sets an example for all of us. Fun interview.

[@RachelDavis705]

That's such a good point. I guess people get the leaders they deserve. Man, do I want to leave the U.S. :(

[@RahulReddy-eq5zy]

She hasn't handled immigration, ihumatao and trans rights well!

[@Vicky-wu3rz]

@@RahulReddy-eq5zy saying an indian😑😑😑😑

[@carolli3604]

nah Trudeau is the worst LEADER. He has broke 3 CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAW. He used taxpayer $$$ to go off on vacations, help his liberal friends, & waste it on general in a bunch useless things...

[@FestusParker-sm9gg]

@@RachelDavis705 be my guest.

[@judgesunday3455]

This lady is absolutely awesome. New Zealanders, you guys are SMART!

[@N_ei_L]

I like how Kiwis just casually see their PM driving on the roads 😂

[@jono-fr4ih]

7:52 “I’m young but I’m not twelve” 😂😂😂😂

[@margo3367]

jo no She knows what's up.

[@503leafy]

So I guess 39 is young? I mean compared to some I guess.

[@margo3367]

Mondo Shredder God, everything is not about that asshole.

[@xmlthegreat]

@@503leafy for a high political position that's pretty young. Usually it takes much longer to rise through the ranks of a political party or hierarchy.

[@NealX]

Whereas Trump is old, yet he is a toddler.

[@HalenShredder]

I'm sorry. I'm a bit confused. This is someone who has a role in world leadership. And she's genuinely likeable.

[@MaXXIMuss2022]

LMAO

[@eugenebiddle5394]

Because we had a Muppet in leader before her.

[@fifermcgee5971]

She is absolutely lovely. You believe what she says.

[@based7881]

A fellow dt fan, I see

[@maulbrooks5699]

Yes she is likable as are most Kiwis, but dont cross them, NZers are among the toughest muthers on the planet

[@robtography779]

its funny, as a New Zealander I never really hear her be called prime minister Ardern, more often just Jacinda. Shows how laid back NZ seems compared to USA by the fact we usually address our nations leader by her first name.

[@keeptaiwanfree]

watching this after she stepped down from the position and feeling so, so sad, as an american. :( she is one of a kind, she’s genuine. she’s hardworking, she gets things done. as a young woman she is endlessly inspiring to me. best of luck to her ❤

[@redpink9773]

Gets things done???? She stepped down because we hate her here in NZ, because she got nothing done.

[@2familiesincambodia423]

ohhhh no no no no. she may have been kind and genuine. very few of her policies were good. the rest of her policies were either plain bad or just didn't make any sense and were a waste of money. you have no idea have much of a relief to most of NZ it was to hear her resign. the moment i heard she has resigned, i was on the verge of going on a joy ride and playing "Danza Kuduro".

[@lizzie7654]

Love how she just wound down her window and said hi to the people waving at her at the traffic lights 😂 NZ is so chilled

[@notleftvsrightnationalismv4666]

Very scary for a person of white privilege to do that, white people are dangerous

[@GenerationBright]

Omg people literally run into her at the supermarket all the time

[@iziizii]

@@notleftvsrightnationalismv4666 there's no need to try make people angry over the prime minister talking to people at a traffic light stop, just shows how pathetic you really are :(

[@TheEDNC]

lizzie7654 That and BBQ’d sausages with plain buttered white bread!.... lol ...how simple is that? Love it!

[@kjones6185]

@@TheEDNC don't forget the tomato sauce, think that's ketchup in the US

[@joannashi]

I love how Lorde just randomly shows up at the barbecue LOL 😂

[@TipeneThorner]

That's true blue kiwi for you. Its common for our neighbours to pop up like Ned Flanders

[@shankapa3182]

It's so kiwi that it would be funny if it wasn't just actually what we're like.

[@zenmasterorwhatever]

I didn't know she was from NZ. She should start a restaurant called Lorde Of The Frings.

[@jaybestnz]

Lorde just lives in Devonport so it isn't that far from where our prime minister lives.

[@jhonshephard921]

@@zenmasterorwhatever Lorde of the Fries.

[@markharrisllb]

You can tell there’s a real feeling of friendship between them.

[@truthsupporter4119]

Yes, they both use each other to gain popularity for themselves.

[@DaveWhoa]

its not friendship, its next level - what we call mateship in Australia and New Zealand :)

[@markharrisllb]

@@DaveWhoa I like that and I’ve had friends like that.

[@LazyJack2003]

She is just adorable. And competent. And caring. Lucky you, NZ.

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

"Did you recognise her or me?" Guy's probably like: Did I recognise the Prime Minister of my own country? Yes, mate, I did.

[@QemeH]

Yeah, but also: "Oh hello, Donald, sitting there in traffic with me." :D

[@stephanielezaich2395]

To be fair, I don't know if I would recognise the Australian PM cause it changes so regularly.

[@user-nf3hh8kn5r]

what a stupid question from liberal narcissist Kolbert! 😗😂😂😂

[@howardtreesong4860]

This is the self-centred American talkshow host. “I’m famous, of course everybody knows me."

[@OSDisco]

Howard Treesong It’s their job, dude. It’s an act. Which worked. Cuz it fooled some fella on the Internet who didn’t see the absurdity of the scenario or the humor. Don’t look forward to opportunities to berate Americans. Just have fun and laugh.

[@wendysnelgrove5870]

Canadian here - I'd say Kiwis are more polite than we are. They're chilling on their own on an island, and we're right next to the US. That's my excuse anyway.

[@ollisamiga7232]

I think, as excuses go.

[@sweetsaintly]

Lol apart from everyone wanting to move here and Australia super close

[@garyhoffmann1615]

Yeah, North Korea might miss.

[@taygadesign]

@@garyhoffmann1615 They don't even have NZ on the map of Pyongyang Airport, let's hope it's the same for their missile launch centers.

[@iiiiitsmagreta1240]

I love how even when we're admitting our faults, we _still_ manage to throw shade on the US.

[@Antropovich]

I cannot stop smiling when watching this video. good training sesh!

[@truthfiction8408]

I've seen so many of your shows, but this is hands down the best.

[@anika5360]

I love how Lorde was just casually hanging out at Jacinda’s house in the end, like what haha

[@azjmsxhn]

they are neighbours fyi

[@glittery_cucumber]

With the future president of New Zealand at that!

[@aamaravel2493]

@@azjmsxhn seriously? Are you joking?

[@azjmsxhn]

@@aamaravel2493 I kid you not

[@megaraph5551]

@@azjmsxhn damn that's cool

[@mdgani7848]

This woman is so great, after watching her respect for woman has just increased in my heart

[@GuruSamantaray]

New Zealanders are the sweetest people on Earth! Its not just her but all their Cricket stars are just so polite and humble! The Exact opposite of the Notorious Aussies!

[@maryv5815]

Let's all just take a moment to appreciate Clarke. What an outstanding first man! Stay at home dad, while also being an avid diver and fisher. Americans won't have heard of this, but he has his own independent tv show called "Fish of the Day" where he travels to our neighboring island countries to fish and cook with locals. He talks to people about their lives, no matter where they come from, over a plate of fresh seafood. Just an all round awesome and normal dude, with such a cute relationship with Jacinda and Neve, their little girl.

[@zeddy2284]

AY I remember fish of the day

[@stannousflouride8372]

I'm about to watch it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5uxhYR7n91ggMk And here's Clarke's YT channel: kzbin.info/door/NmzhWo_1JwDc6HqML69-Og

[@liamcollins9183]

On election night, there were reporters outside Jacinda and Clarke's house, waiting for her to step out to head to the party campaign HQ, and Clarke walked out with a plate of fresh fish and venison pieces for them

[@hhhajima]

Nooo, seriously?? This is like when Canada puts maple syrup in snow and turns it into an ice pop. So wholesome It can’t be real.

[@mervyndavis4755]

Well Clarke is first bloke

[@ThatGuy-qp6dv]

She's so genuine. Why cant all politicians be like this

[@Nefilum]

Because we pick other types. Unfortunately

[@jayantkumarmishra9861]

How she is so genuine?

[@shazstar13]

Mr Dee It was a sign of respect & empathy for the community who were targeted. How is that not genuine?

[@myusername8775]

Sharlene .Henderson exactly, bless you

[@noskillzdad5504]

They could, but people keep putting and voting for the wrong ones. AOC is as genuine, JSYK.

[@anupaalwis6831]

She is so humble how can a person be that much humble and simple

[@reodarmodihardjo4500]

I always want to go to New Zealand and watching this makes it more

[@shimeih2287]

Man, this woman makes want to be a better person than I am. Truely inspiring.

[@mergen3125]

I wish this statement was also made by other prime ministers/presidents. 😕

[@alfredsung8838]

What are her plans to improve health care funding for men and raise awareness for prostate cancer, decrease suicide rates for men, decerease homelessness for men, further men's education, provide support for male mental health, provide paid leave for men taking care of children, change social stigma for male victims of violence perpetrated by their female partners, and stop the non- consensual mutilation of male infant genitals (circumcision). I've never seen any head of state (man or woman) advocate for men's rights. I've actually never seen any head of state run a campaign or platform or mention in any interview, speach, or debate what they will do to improve the lives of men. The focus is always on women. People and media seem to cheer for and embrace female leadership because it is new, different, modern, and will bring on social equality. Yet, it seems men are somehow left out in that equality equation. I would have loved for these young, female, heads of state to step up and say hey these are issues affecting men and this is what I am going to do to fix it.

[@ellmatic]

That's probably the best we can hope for in a leader.

[@alfare5191]

Alfred Sung I am a woman and i think you’re right, leaders must care about the quality of life of all their citizens, men, women, children, etc.

[@merckmaguddayao6814]

@@alfredsung8838 ok, snowflake.

[@janicedowson7793]

I think aside of the ban on automatic weapons, the smartest thing PM Ardern did was not give the gunman ANY publicity. No face shots or glamorizing. This is extremely smart and I think other countries should do the same.

[@Popcoin420]

She didn't give him anonymity, our legal system just works like that so the defendant gets their right to a fair trial.

[@janicedowson7793]

Lucan Fulcher Oh I thought it was a purposeful ban. In any case I wish they would do that everywhere, as so many gunmen want notoriety.

[@Popcoin420]

@@janicedowson7793 When his trial is over his face and name will be released publicly. Many people here in NZ already know his name and what he looks like because media all around the world published it. Media in NZ can't say his name or post his photo or it is contempt of the court.

[@Banoffeenyx]

Janice Dowson it’s true that they also told us not to spread the video n manifesto around not to give him publicity as well though (but it also happens to be illegal to do so)

[@Leaferr]

@@janicedowson7793 It is a purposeful ban, spreading the actual video can get you imprisoned if found out.

[@reeshaug8522]

I think Jacinda is the best head of state on the planet right now. Her example should be followed, not in policy, but in demeanour. How she acts. Her compassion, and how above all else she’s a normal human being.

[@richardpierpoint8961]

She's not actually the head of state - that would be Queen Elizabeth (the Second, if you're English or the First if you aren't and live in another country which is part of the Commonwealth) - just saying, from an Englishman who lives in Scotland...

[@largebiff1743]

As a Canadian and in favour of ANZAC, I can relate to her in terms of gun control. Semi automatic weapons are prohibited here as well and we don't feel that our "rights" are being infringed upon because WE DON'T want them. Same with handguns. The United States is a paranoid society.

[@LordAsturgis]

You’re not fooling me Colbert, that’s not a politician, that’s a person.

[@GilesFunnell]

Well they are both 😕

[@keinaanabdi6821]

Yeah she can’t be a “politician” she’s a politician. Lol

[@zhouwu]

Same thing. Everyone is a person. Even the President of the USA is also a person. Even Vladimirovich Putin is a person. Even Jesus is a Person. I don't get your point? Sure, we all have different jobs: different roles in society to put bread on the table for the family, and some jobs are a bit more high profile than others, but it's the same citizenship, the same laws, the same lawsuits, the same legal requirements. We're all persons. Anyone who speeds gets a ticket. If you need to pass, you need your papers. New Zealand security guards at the UN have been known to turn even the NZ Prime Minister away because she didn't have her papers, and that was during the time of Helen Clark, who was the head of the UN council for Human Development or something the last time I heard. The law is the law. No exceptions.

[@LordAsturgis]

Zhou Wu r/woooosh

[@annnee6818]

@@LordAsturgis Yes😀

[@DrejaAndi]

So refreshing to see world leaders who are not dictators, complete idiots, or a combination of both. Long live New Zealand.

[@strauser360]

Yes its so refreshing to see some completely fake liar, who manipulates just like all the rest.

[@hamishian0]

@@strauser360 who hurt you?

[@thecounto2100]

@@strauser360 lol bruh if only they lived in nz. Ever since she took over it's been a disaster.

[@AMA-Online]

Long live New Zealand. I love that little brave nation and their cool prime minister.

[@GrauzoneBay]

@@strauser360 Donald, is that you? How often did I tell you not to do that Good Lord...you are grounded!!!

[@naomibee8881]

This is legit the best interview I’ve ever listened to.

[@laurensternhagen8826]

more views than the population of the entire country of New Zealand bc it's amazing

[@buddhapiyao1315]

She is the Prime Minister !! wow no security hounding her, no motorcade. This is what I call freedom in true sense. she drives herself all around the town, cooks a meal, gracefully entertains a guest and runs a country !!!! you are an amazing woman. More power to you babe.

[@edenkimxo4332]

Buddha Piyao she doesn’t need security bc us kiwis would happily keep her safe,i guarantee if our Pm is getting threatened a random kiwi would jump in to protect her. Our whole country loves Jacinda, so much that we call her Aunty Cinda 🤣 or Aunty J lol we must protect her at all cost

[@dakotadavids5213]

@@edenkimxo4332 Chur, you ain't lying.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Plus, she is a multi tasker.

[@ianfindlay865]

She's not a "babe" Buddy.

[@maulbrooks5699]

Oh yeh she's nice, but it really wouldnt be wise to call her babe to her face

[@Snafuski]

She's not only friendly, she's extremely smart and fast on her toes.

[@nem447]

she was onto his canned snake

[@rubytuesday1345]

I_360_No_scoped_JFK Totally agree. She’s utterly vacuous and lacks any control over her coalition partners. One of the weakest and ineffectual PMs we’ve ever had.

[@marcsimmonds5483]

@@rubytuesday1345 nice try.

[@sharonmullins1957]

She is "woman", she can multitask.

[@thekeythesecret66]

Quick, put someone in jail for sharing a video! When the time comes you will kneel for islam but you will not be spared. You cannot and will not tame muslims into western culture. Enjoy you fading liberty Snafuski the kneeler.

[@theagenttomato]

If only American politicians were as amazing as she; equally though, than Americans would need to be as sensible and compassionate as New Zealanders, particularly when faced with a crisis.

[@KissMyFatAxe]

New Zealanders are a lot smarter with their votes than we seem to be in the UK. God bless NZ 🇳🇿

[@itzdilpickle3679]

Im a Kiwi and it makes me happy to see how human my prime minister is.

[@kimjongun269]

sheep shaggers.

[@Intimateflow]

@@kimjongun269 and then you buy it from your supermarket, yummy.

[@kiwibrazo3301]

@@Intimateflow 🤣😆😂

[@nathanpearson8915]

She's the worst PM we've ever had

[@terrythekittie]

I'm an Aussie and it makes me unhappy to see how out of touch our PM is....wanna swap?

[@KrispKiwi]

I've spoken to Jacinda before she became pri minister, i emailed parliament regarding a concern and she set up a time to speak to me on the phone and followed up via email. Her concern for her citizens has been consistent over her career.

[@toyahjensen7531]

Before she was elected leader of labour I sent her a letter asking some questions about policy and she responded - in a handwritten letter. She is awesome

[@meganmills6545]

Yep - I had a similar experience. She is my MP and I'd sent her an email and gave my contact details. The next evening (or maybe a day or two later) I got a call at home and she introduced herself and spent about 20 minutes talking with me. Mostly listening and asking intelligent questions to make sure she understood what my reasoning was about that issue. It was a proper, meaningful conversation.

[@yourneighborhoodwierdo8349]

trump would never

[@lv9741]

this video was just pure joy ! damn, I want to move to New Zealand now.

[@uwepetersen1719]

„My immediate reaction was that can’t stand…“ What a wonderful woman

[@rudrakshsharma8260]

Did anyone notice how peaceful the country is ?? She is the only world leader by far who I have seen driving freely on the road without any security.

[@storeycollection2547]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but she had security following her the whole time! You can see them following her when she pulls into the airport, and you can see them following her out the rear window as she drives along. Our country is peaceful and laid back, but we are not stupid, our PM still needs security! :)

[@kaiftarique1561]

Elmo Storey hahaha yeah exactly But don’t break his heart he’s just happy i think

[@kumbaya69421]

@@storeycollection2547 but you dont need bullet and blast- proof car though..

[@saranun6525]

They didn't involve them self's with other country's issues ... Like USA UK and many European countries ... They did not kill innocent women and children and in armed people to still their wealth and natural resources ...they didn't ...they are welkom anywhere in the world with out fair of terrorism that the Americans and British created and used to attack peace full countries .... They don't discriminate ...and they are not racists like USA UK and many European countries ... As long as USA UK AND EUROPE follows Netenyaho and his Gang (cult ) the Zionist they will never see peace .no offence I don't know u and u don't know me but we agree in one thing that's .... New Zealand Prime minister is a very loving person and I respect her with all my heart and wish her all kind of success that she wishes for and happens in her family and work ... Special respect For the program host ...peace

[@neofye]

So you didn't hear the helicopter when she rolled down her window

[@rageagainstmyhairline5574]

She's everything a world leader should be. As a Brit, I'm incredibly jealous New Zealand have her in charge of their country.

[@gary3074]

Rage Against My Hairline - ineffectual and widely disliked?

[@sagalmusse6977]

Ameen to that!

[@indrinita]

@@gary3074 If your definition of "ineffectual" is passing an important bill in a month and everyone in the world loving her as "widely disliked", then yes.

[@AARon-cw8tm]

@@indrinita She is a good leader but she has absolute Muppets in her party, her party is polling quite low at the moment so if there was an election today, she might actually miss out

[@lucidnonsense942]

@@AARon-cw8tm err.. no. There's no way for national to make a coalition, except by some outlier polls that were done on landlines - do you know how many people still use landlines, and how that demographic skews? Not to mention that the Nats are just spinning their wheels with no coherent policies. It's going to be same as last election...

[@bellabear653]

A lot of people might not know this but Australian and New Zealanders can travel back and forth and live in one anothers countries. So those asking for citizenship for new Zealand will also get the option to travel and stay in Australia as well. 😁

[@kobbiemelo2203]

This is the interview that introduced me to Colbert and I've been a loyal viewer ever since.

[@senate_shakya_]

She is the gold standard of world leaders!

[@senate_shakya_]

Grazed 427 hi trump-pet

[@biffaozzie2373]

You are confusing the leader of New Zealand with the people of New Zealand. A country gets the leader it deserves. NZ is the gold standard of civilised countries (for the record, I'm not a New Zealander, but an Aussie, a close second)

[@senate_shakya_]

biffa ozzie ‘a country gets the leader it deserves.’ 🤐 💯!

[@DaveWhoa]

@@biffaozzie2373 im also an Aussie, and jealous of our brothers n sisters across the pond that they have Jacinda and we don't. If New Zealand really cared about Australia they'd share her with us every other week

[@millos5117]

Senate Shakya kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJqsin9mit2YmLs

[@Jojo-op7rl]

She’s the best. She came to my school and we just had a real nice chat. We also call her Aunty here in NZ lol

[@joeycharteris8730]

🤙

[@nawaz3147]

Aunty is going a wonderful job 👍. Aotearoa is in safe hands.

[@aaqibjavedz2569]

I like the dude who used to pull ponytails for a bit of banter

[@IntrepidFC]

Your country in my opinion has the best leader on the planet, because which country can say they are covid-19 free?

[@oneday458]

Helen Clark used to be called Aunty as well. I don't recall anyone calling Jenny Shipley that.

[@deborahlee7496]

wow, I feel so amazed looking at this

[@showman75]

That's New Zealand folks, Awesome

[@TheMan00007]

When the head of state doesn't need to drive to the airport in a bulletproof limousine accompanied by a security detail with 2 other identical limousines, you know you live in a good country.

[@Jim-Scott]

She's Prime Minister, and Queen Elizabeth is head of state, and she let's her husband do the driving, like when he picked the Obamas up from the airport!

[@sarahlane9049]

And people at the lights wind the window down to say kia ora

[@wosd]

Coal has ruined aussie politics

[@krutika6769]

factssssssss

[@Ginlah]

David Lange, the NZ PM in the 80s had his number in the phone book and people would call him up for a chat.

[@jakewhite4025]

She was so polite about accepting that peanut brittle she didn’t want.

[@NaptownClassic]

Snakes in the can. She knew.

[@markbeames7852]

@@NaptownClassic not the first time. Colbert took some from the can the first time. The second time the PM just stuck to her guns. HAHA

[@monzy2]

@@markbeames7852 He ate from a different can, put it aside then pulled a second can to offer her the "snake" that doesn't exist in New Zealand

[@NaptownClassic]

@@markbeames7852 He didn't offer until he put the original can away and brought out the rigged can.

[@wooshylooshy]

She too clever 9999 IQ

[@dayzoflot2022]

PM Jacinda Ardern has got balls of steel...Get it?!🤣🤣🤣

[@pavitr]

Lovedddddddd this episode

[@sieekakhan6761]

I saw an article that New Zealand is doing such a good job with the coronavirus pandemic. And now i see why. Their Prime Minister is amazing.

[@Gottenhimfella]

I heard a checkout chick marshalling the queue at a NZ supermarket, a really smart kid, refer to her as "Saint Jacinda". She was only partly joking. What a great role model for a young girl. (BTW they have really on-to-it people working packing groceries, and waiting tables and the like in NZ, it's not like other places, middle class kids often happily work alongside kids from lower S-E backgrounds, say after school or in college holidays, and they each benefit from being around the other. It used to be like that in schools, too, but not so much now. More's the pity.)

[@Shadow-ow1vd]

The Ripper we went into lockdown when we had just over 100 people infected out of 4.7 million. Because of this lockdown we are coming up on nearly 2 weeks with more recovered patients then infected patients in that day

[@covfefe1787]

@@Gottenhimfella thats because the country is tiny and nobody goes there its isolated no matter who was in charge New Zealand wouldn’t be as affected

[@Gottenhimfella]

@@covfefe1787 Nobody goes there? It's a huge tourist destination, including from China, and has a very significant student population of young Chinese who regularly make the trip home. 40,000 NZers who were abroad at the time of the outbreak have since gone home, That's nearly 1 percent of the population, so that's like having 3 million Americans come home.

[@sieekakhan6761]

@@covfefe1787 even if it is a tiny island and it's isolated if the NZ government didnt do what they did it would still infect thousands of people. The virus does not care about geography you know