New Zealand Is Welcoming Tourists Again, And Stephen Is Invited To PM Jacina Ardern's Wedding

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern celebrates New Zealand's grand re-opening by inviting Stephen and Evie Colbert to attend her wedding (date TBC). #Colbert #NewZealand #JacindaArdern
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[@shiftleft]

Went to high school with Jacinda. She's as genuine as she comes across.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

She is fake. What a joke she is. Meanwhile back here in NZ was a spate of shootings, ram raids and violence. Our useless government and weak police do nothing while Chairman Arden preaches to the world. Pathetic

[@babilabub]

I have so much respect for your PM and your country. Planning a family trip in December. Yeyy.👋🏼 from 🇦🇺

[@skoll_5682]

All of my family would vote for her. It does mean relinquishing control of the Australian government. But I back it Long as she's in control. But I'd be happy to sign anything for the period she is in the office 🇳🇿🇦🇺

[@K9Karotu]

She is the worst. I didnt even care about politics until she failed so hard it made me have to learn. You know Jacinda and her labour party are destroying NZ right under our noses right? All of the things they are doing that conveniently don't make the news are going to change NZ forever.

[@TheUnitedfan93]

Naenae Boy What a sad little boy you are.. Grow up child.

[@Hochspitz]

From across the pond in Australia and despite our rivalry with The All Blacks rugby team, we all bloody LOVE the Kiwis!

[@severgreen6915]

Right back at you whanu. Cool to see Aussie with a genuinely compassionate leader now as well.

[@akadacat]

The rivalry is healthy mates, we still love youse! Hey, BTW... welcome back to the real world, glad you kicked Scotty from Marketing to the curb, Albo and Jacinda will make a great South Pacific team.

[@Hochspitz]

@@akadacat Albo has a very hard task ahead of him which is why Australia was pissed off with both parties and why a significant cross bench comes into play. Labor also lost a seat to an Independent who wasn't a "Teal" A "boat" child from Vietnam.

[@glenmale1748]

Yep, I hate Kiwi's for all of July and August (Bledisloe) but after that, we are just great mates who know how how to get on the piss and poke fun at each other.

[@elendilnz]

We love our Aussie mates too! 🇳🇿❤️🇦🇺

[@jts1968]

OMG, Steven has to go to the wedding and do another series of shows!!!!! It's what the world needs now!!!!

[@generalpublic3744]

The Colbert's can be sure of a lift from the Airport. 😉

[@mattagnew206]

Go? He needs to be the celebrant!

[@rugby_jtizzle]

YES!! We def need this 💯

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

Would love to see the engagement gift tho😂

[@johnmead8437]

Might have to bring his own coke

[@TheRealFLX81]

For all you murricans who rightfully admire her - let me say to you as an outsider: You have some equally wonderful, gracious and strong women that you need to vote in power. Go help AOC, Stacy Abrams, Liz Warren etc get into actual positions of power.

[@hanssolos3699]

not gonna happen. its a mad men's world in US politics. they screwed it up in 2016.

[@akadacat]

Absolutely. As a Kiwi watching your country closely, gotta say... Why isn't Elizabeth Warren your President?

[@the.annethology]

so true. Americans complain they want more representation, more diversity and more progress on their policies but still vote for old white traditional politicians. the irony lol

[@UkeCan1]

@@akadacat Because our system doesn't work like yours does.

[@terrellmoorebennett9970]

Woohoo!!!!

[@matdob7677]

Such a genuinely happy person who enjoys life. Aren't Americans tired of being so angry and frustrated about everything?

[@qasimsikander3419]

Yes which is why I’m moving to NZ

[@villanessa]

So tired ready to get the heck out of here

[@Silverfirefly1]

They're tired of being tired. Tired people make impulsive choices and look for outside leadership.

[@Wha2les]

But then you can't waste money on guns and be idiotic. Would they still be able to call themselves Americans then?

[@slackerman9758]

We are not tired and frustrated, and quit bugging us about it! Reeeeeeeee! J/K, so true, we need more heads of state with this disposition.

[@annbodingwenya3529]

She is such a breath of fresh air. We need more women leaders...

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Why??? She is useless. What a joke she is. Meanwhile back here in NZ was a spate of shootings, ram raids and violence. Our useless government and weak police do nothing while Chairman Arden preaches to the world. Pathetic

[@arcticgoddess]

Definitely 👍

[@timboz82]

True, but I still wouldn't want Marsha Blackburn, Pauline Hanson or Marine LePen as my Leader

[@jlwilder8436]

There are more -more & more... Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia, Moldova, New Zealand (obviously) and more and more these women all prove to be greatly impressive President &/or Prime Minister in their countrys. Here we've had 46 men: 45 white and one black man. I often wondered why America is supposedly seen as the leader of things when we are so far behind.

[@markmh835]

@@jlwilder8436 -- As an American, I've often wondered why so many of my fellow citizens believe we are the #1 country in the world -- when we are so demonstrably NOT. Oh that's right, we are #1 in school shootings. And we are #1 in COVID deaths. (The USA has 4% of the world's population but 25% of the world's COVID deaths. Let that statistic sink in. Thank you D. tRump.) Clearly Americans who hold that view know little about life outside the country; haven't traveled overseas; and no doubt don't even own a passport.

[@kotahikainga4124]

So grateful to have an eloquent woman represent us. I hope she knows she’s doing good I’m sure she sees a lot of hate and harassment come her way from loud extremists ❤️

[@HH-jg4ju]

Shame me got the Margaret Taylor dumb ass green. We suck in comparison

[@giantsfan9868]

Oh no 😳 , NZ has hate, harassment, and loud extremists ?? Bcuz I’d love to move there from California ..to get away from all that negativity.

[@marylynnacee4062]

If only we could have that in the US😔

[@kenhoward3512]

@@marylynnacee4062 We would need an entirely different populace and history.

[@mikeharrison1868]

NZs not perfect. But it's not as batsh*t crazy as one third of the US.

[@ColBanana]

I half expected Stephen to ask her to run for election in the US 🤣

[@mapachehombre1581]

I hope she does we don't want her back in NZ

[@nongthip]

Ha Ha I knew this would be worth a few laughs. The dead giveaway Kiwi accent where every vowel is turned on its head, terms like "chilly bin" (Kiwi) and "Eskie" (Oz) and trying to explain why you talk so funny. I moved to NZ from the US and became a Kiwi citizen in the early 90s and went through the whole thing in reverse, trying to figure out how to speak "Kiwi". It's a hard accent to mimic, harder than Australian, but then NZ is this little microcosm bubble unto itself at the bottom of the Pacific, so it's refreshing to see the PM on a major USA talk show. She comes off as so down to Earth. Sweet-as cousie-bro!

[@kiwibrazo3301]

Chur ;)

[@Justusson]

Greetings to the New Zealand people!! 👋 🇳🇿 If you’re half as lovely as your prime minister, you must be a really nice people down there! I hope to come and visit you someday,.. 🤞

[@Gregoryismnz]

@@OdgeyTech 1st troll of the page Its unusual that anyone who has that kind of disjointed thinking would even know of Stephen Colbert

[@anthonypetty9288]

You'd be welcome. And yes, she is quite lovely. Don't believe the garbage put out by people who only think they know her.

[@julianskinner3697]

We know it's a long way to come but you would certainly be most welcome

[@cheekyb71]

She is lovely, and we are too!! You'll be welcomed here with open arms if you ever get the chance

[@BadPennyDogBoy]

@@Gregoryismnz There are a lot of self styled 'experts' on the politics of NZ. Like the vast majority of people, they know bugger all about what it takes to run a country or whether or not the incumbent is doing a good job or not. It's an unfortunate fact that Kiwis, like all other peoples, make their judgement on how the current situation benefits them, rather than how good it might be for the population as a whole. The fact that the comment is ad hominem tells you exactly what it's worth.

[@DanBrown96]

She's such an incredible ambassador for her country.

[@flangekiwi]

Thank-you ❤ You get what you vote for 😉

[@andreagaia6270]

Unfortunately that is not true. NZers like myself actually can't stand her socialist dictatorship and the way she destroyed our economy and turned on her people. She is nothing more than a deep state actress.

[@shmeatanderson7163]

Oh shes the prime minister not the ambassador

[@joanne4758]

@@shmeatanderson7163 I don't think the Ministry of Tourism could even match that.

[@jazzx251]

@@joanne4758 Does she even have a "Ministry of Tourism", or is that just her!?

[@fl00d69]

She is just wonderful! That right there is a leader.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Haha. What a joke she is. Meanwhile back here in NZ was a spate of shootings, ram raids and violence. Our useless government and weak police do nothing while Chairman Arden preaches to the world. Pathetic

[@marvinmartion1178]

Along with Zelinski! Oh America how far you've fallen.

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@rune3420]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYOUf4V6gL6FZ80

[@kiha6702]

Sigh, what an absolutely amazing, wonderful woman, leader, politician, mother...🥰🥰🥰

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Nope. What a joke she is. Meanwhile back here in NZ was a spate of shootings, ram raids and violence. Our useless government and weak police do nothing while Chairman Arden preaches to the world. Pathetic

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media. The same woman who introduced abortion right up to child birth!!

[@Mark-ou6fv]

An excellent politician? Really? She uses racist policies, can never answer a question when asked by the media, since she has been PM everything is worse in NZ.

[@Mr6gatekeeper9]

Jacinda is a Horrid person with a socialist agenda and her so called partner has recently been implicated in drug trafficking and money laundering for local gangs. No one has seen him for awhile and word is that he is in prison. I live in New Zealand.

[@rgwak]

Ain't nothing sexier than a lady who sees a mass shooting and bans assault rifles in response. 😍

[@misterderp4566]

Hell yes.

[@suehowie152]

It's how we honored our dead..

[@drsatan9617]

@@heybamanba1 they aren't very good at absorbing gunfire Who'd have thunk?

[@fukutabe]

She was leader of a nation who was united in shock. The US is divided into those who want to stop seeing kids being gunned down and those who don't want "lib'ruls" to "win" anything, even winning at stopping kids being shot up.

[@danielthomas8507]

Hope she gets voted out next election TBH, she's a total fake and her popularity is waning here in nz at at last, a sycophant to maori and a liar to the poor of NZ she likes top keep people reliant on Govt handouts ,Covid fear and virtue signalling kept her in power last election (like biden), broke all her election promises to build low cost housing, sold out even more of NZ to china, banned the purchase of guns for NZers when a insane austrailian shot up a mosque, signed the UN immigration pact insuring even more culture clash and the decline of our awesome kiwi culture (R.I.P) just like her old boss Tony Blair did to the UK 25 yrs ago (now look at the state of that place), and is just setting herself up for a nice job at the UN with her hero comrade Helen Clarke, all this TV apperance shit is more BS and just a photo opps, believe me her days are numbered and good riddance......

[@woodwage7988]

Excellent interview!..One of the best l've ever seen by Mr. Colbert..Just can't explain how sincerity is so refreshing to see at top levels..Thanks...

[@Mr6gatekeeper9]

Jacinda is a Horrid person with a socialist agenda and her so called partner has recently been implicated in drug trafficking and money laundering for local gangs. No one has seen him for awhile and word is that he is in prison. I live in New Zealand.

[@saintledger84]

Nice to see Jacinda promoting our tourism! :)

[@jayceh]

Kind of promotes itself, NZ is gorgeous

[@decaftumbler]

Makes me wanna beg "take me with you!"

[@jayceh]

@@rhettsycoplando4064 bookmark this comment because I'll bet money that H2 2022 will surpass H2 2019

[@ewenchan1239]

"Mrs. Prime Minister of New Zealand"...."and Mr." LOL...LMAO.... That's so awesome!!! That little briefcase for Neve is absolutely ADORABLE!!! Girls NEED role models like Jacinda Ardern if that's who they want to become. Such a positive role model!

[@nicholassmith7984]

Notice that Neve's briefcase is labelled 'Prime Miniature.'

[@lizbmusic11]

Thanks for loving our Jacinda. We do too. Come and visit us America !

[@frenchiesaparis5741]

Lovely chat, you can tell Stephen genuinely likes her

[@QuantumBraced]

I love how the PM and Stephen are basically casual friends now.

[@peterglynn2128]

New Zealand has a great Prime Minister !

[@simonfairall5122]

And now Australia has a decent PM too!

[@davidmoyes7010]

And one of the greatest guys that ever breathed, Gavin Richards, lives there.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Haha. What a joke she is. Meanwhile back here in NZ was a spate of shootings, ram raids and violence. Our useless government and weak police do nothing while Chairman Arden preaches to the world. Pathetic

[@uflux]

Yes we are very lucky in NZ!

[@lauralishes1]

Stephen loves Arden. I don't blame him. I wish we had a leader like her in my country instead of the incompetent, corrupt, serial liar and buffoon we've got now.

[@ashleyparcells8755]

Chilli bin exchange was epic priceless...The most basic nuances in communication stumbling forward to connect the thoughts of two beautiful humans❤️‍🩹

[@jazzx251]

CHILLY-BIN! - keeps things cold, lol hehe

[@GoCoyote]

Jacinda is such a beauty of a person, and what we all want in a leader. A real human being who cares about those around her, and for the people and country she leads.

[@suehowie152]

The majority of same Kiwus appreciate her However Steve Bannon has been planting his evil and we face the same challenges with the minority of Bannon sheeple..

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Please take her. What a joke she is. Meanwhile back here in NZ was a spate of shootings, ram raids and violence. Our useless government and weak police do nothing while Chairman Arden preaches to the world. Pathetic

[@lauralishes1]

Stephen loves Arden. I don't blame him. I wish we had a leader like her in my country instead of the incompetent, corrupt, serial liar and buffoon we've got now.

[@MothGirl007]

@@lauralishes1 You must be in the UK?

[@ahaveland]

Amen to that, totally unlike the heartless ghouls on the extreme wrong wing in your country.

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

New Zealand has an amazingly competent leader in Jacinda Arden. She makes decisions that help keep New Zealanders safe! America!!!

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Please keep her. What a joke she is. Meanwhile back here in NZ was a spate of shootings, ram raids and violence. Our useless government and weak police do nothing while Chairman Arden preaches to the world. Pathetic

[@rosevisions1097]

wow

[@kristinasummer5292]

Just ignore the High Court ruling on the covId restrictions as Gross Violation of Human Rights and how the mandates were overruled because they breeched the human rights act as well as the privacy act And the bit where she said in an interview that she was intentionally trying to divide the country by vaccine status even after we were at over 90% vaccinated population She was great to start with, then she started loosing the plot. Don’t get me wrong, her government (not her personally) have done some great things, but her government has done some shady stuff too

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@lizbmusic11]

We are blessed

[@thesjd04]

l mean. Guys. Isn't madame prime minister Jacindá Arden first class material?! God bless her and her country.

[@grahamtuckey5343]

Arden gov making massive debt for future generations to pay back

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@Mr6gatekeeper9]

Jacinda is a Horrid person with a socialist agenda and her so called partner has recently been implicated in drug trafficking and money laundering for local gangs. No one has seen him for awhile and word is that he is in prison. I live in New Zealand.

[@danielthomas8507]

Hope she gets voted out next election TBH, she's a total fake and her popularity is waning here in nz at at last, a sycophant to maori and a liar to the poor of NZ she likes top keep people reliant on Govt handouts ,Covid fear and virtue signalling kept her in power last election (like biden), broke all her election promises to build low cost housing, sold out even more of NZ to china, banned the purchase of guns for NZers when a insane austrailian shot up a mosque, signed the UN immigration pact insuring even more culture clash and the decline of our awesome kiwi culture (R.I.P) just like her old boss Tony Blair did to the UK 25 yrs ago (now look at the state of that place), and is just setting herself up for a nice job at the UN with her hero comrade Helen Clarke, all this TV apperance shit is more BS and just a photo opps, believe me her days are numbered and good riddance......

[@hobogreen3750]

lmfao fuck no

[@susancooper6479]

I am so grateful to be have been born an American and had the great privilege to become a New Zealander. Young women like Jacinda Arden grow up knowing they can become Prime Minister.

[@dsndicmsa7141]

sad any person would look up to such an incompetent person

[@ljo642]

How bl**dy ridiculous. Yes - if they have Clows Swab behind them they can be anything they want. You should care more about your adopted country than to fall for this tripe.

[@johby46]

She's shady as.

[@dsndicmsa7141]

@@johby46 what never... all world leaders tell their immigration departments to allow their drug trafficking mates to gain entry and not be deported...

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@robclark4626]

What the world needs now, is love sweet love,. And these two personify just that!

[@dsndicmsa7141]

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[@Mr6gatekeeper9]

Jacinda is a Horrid person with a socialist agenda and her so called partner has recently been implicated in drug trafficking and money laundering for local gangs. No one has seen him for awhile and word is that he is in prison. I live in New Zealand.

[@SethrenJensen]

Gah! She is so amazing!! I want to move to New Zealand and work for Weta!! ♥

[@Crocogator]

"I have a cold bin of beef for you." - A woman after my own heart.

[@donedwards5301]

What a sweetie. I've been to NZ once and she is just as wonderful as all the Kiwis I met there.

[@amymerrill5758]

I love that Stephen and the Prime Minister have a wonderful friendship!

[@horsemeattball]

I love New Zealanders, but I don't always understand them. It's good that they have subtitles here.

[@dee_dee_place]

Stephen, have Evie pick out their wedding gift- lol 😉

[@pianoman4967]

@@sassyangelkiwi Wrong again... Evie is Stephen's wife. Duh!

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

@@pianoman4967 so it’s logical for her to pick out the gift then 🤣

[@cathyemberson8402]

The engagement gift was classic! Lmfao

[@pieman2656]

I've been to the USA a number of times as a tourist theme parks, Vegas etc it's a nice place to visit. But I'm always relieved when the plane wheels touch down and I know I am home. I'm grateful that my parents moved to New Zealand we were poor it was tough but New Zealand is home and I am blessed to be a Kiwi.

[@NeilJR]

We’ve booked on one of the first non stop flights from Auckland to NYC in September. 16.5 hours! GULP!

[@lulumcalley8906]

I promise it will be worth it when you get there :)

[@akadacat]

Yeah, but it's 16.5 on Air NZ -like about 10 on other airlines, promise.

[@kotahikainga4124]

Can’t wait to have you here 😊💚

[@michaelkissane6138]

We flew New Caledonia Airlines and they were great! Believe me, it's worth the effort to get there and once there, you may never want to leave.

[@pieman2656]

You will be here in Spring, cold mornings, warm days. Weather changeable during the day. Hope you enjoy your time in New Zealand you are welcome.

[@gb3729]

I adore Jacinda Ardern. I wish we had a leader like her.

[@Illuminati0101]

It's not what it seems

[@dipperdog]

Seriously; I live in New Zealand and we all love her (except for a teeny tiny handful of QAnon nutters- those people have even managed to get into NZ, but thankfully there are only a few of them here).

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@shanyewest958]

@@dipperdog polls?

[@dipperdog]

Yes, the polls say we love her as well.

[@KCNwokoye]

Such a brilliant and delightful leader. No fake news, no hate spreading, no nonsensical ideologies and selfish agenda. Just a deep desire to serve her country and her people.

[@drklnyx6941]

Not really, I live New Zealand and it’s the exact opposite of that

[@Southernman980]

that's one persons opinion. It's not that bad in the context of what's happening in the world now.

[@Illuminati0101]

@@drklnyx6941 I live here too and I agree

[@mariaboutacoff7900]

Really well said.

[@MrGryph78]

@@drklnyx6941 were you one of those idiots at the Auckland lockdown protests, believing that the government was making you sick with 5G signals and all that other fun stuff you wingnuts get up to?

[@DerekHoscorner]

Stephen Colbert PM jacinda ardern new Zealand is welcoming tourists awesomeness job interview

[@TraderRobin]

Well, we were wondering where we were going to retire, now we know for sure!

[@lmr4403]

Respect for New-Zealand: The courage and perserverence to make the tough and fair choices. (And having Lord of the Rings.)

[@radboston]

After I visited there in 2020, I concluded it's absolutely the closest thing to a perfect country. If I didn't have a daughter in the US, and NZ allowed us disgruntled Americans to move there, I would be gone yesterday. Great place to visit, has everything good that the US has plus much more.

[@TheMelancholicWriter]

We’re definitely not perfect mate, but thank you ☺️ You’re welcome anytime!

[@Luubelaar]

Australian who lives in NZ here. Is it perfect in NZ? No, but nowhere is perfect. It's pretty good though. I love it here and don't plan on leaving.

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople743]

I spent two weeks there a few years ago. Beautiful place, lovely people and definitely somewhere I want to go back to.

[@FemaleVillageElder]

If it weren’t for the earthquakes I would make that 17 hour flight to Middle -earth and stay there.

[@ryancappo]

I know that feeling of getting on the plane in Auckland for the trip back to the US and debating what would happen if I stayed...

[@stlion0111]

Being in NZ is like seeing the wholeworld. Love NZ frm EU

[@imnadia84]

She had me at carbon neutral beef 👏🏽 🙌🏽 the only lamb I buy is from NZ, will start looking for their beef as well.

[@cskauge]

Why can't she just be prime minister for the world?

[@JohnnyC10071959]

by far the best interview I have seen in recent memory. She is smart, effective, lovely and just plain delightful

[@Mr6gatekeeper9]

Jacinda is a Horrid person with a socialist agenda and her so called partner has recently been implicated in drug trafficking and money laundering for local gangs. No one has seen him for awhile and word is that he is in prison. I live in New Zealand.

[@hobogreen3750]

hahahahahahahahahhaa

[@NewMessage]

"A chilly bin of beef" sounds like a euphemism... but I have no idea for what.

[@treefarm3288]

'esky' is the Australianism .

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

It's not a euphemism in this case, it's an excuse for a barbie (barbecue) 😋

[@LindaC616]

So you *can* get meat through customs....

[@rosinaprice3314]

@@LindaC616 Yes. You have to comply with American rules and need to organise it in advance.

[@zmelon]

It is so obvious that Stephen admires & adores her. Who could resist her charm.

[@lawriephillipasequeira8592]

Happy to be a Kiwi !!

[@Alice_Tiburcio]

I like how even the subtitles gave up on her when she was saying "esky" 🤣

[@malisalavis2239]

I’m from Australia & I wish Jacinda was our Prime Minister :( NZ is lucky to have her!!!

[@chezmoi42]

At least you got rid of ScoMo! Well done!

[@malisalavis2239]

@@chezmoi42 benchmark pretty low @ this point 🙄🥴 lol however ty for the positive spin... much needed!! Big love to you from down under.

[@jazzx251]

Give the new guy a chance ... granted, he doesn't inspire in any way whatsoever, but just say "let's see" for a couple of months.

[@crystalview5811]

She's awesome!

[@Wolfborn8]

Lots of love to Jacinda and New Zealand from Portugal. She's an inspiration to the world!

[@flangekiwi]

Thank-you Portugal ❤

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@Mr6gatekeeper9]

Pity she segregated the unvaxxed! Jacinda is a Horrid person with a socialist agenda and her so called partner has recently been implicated in drug trafficking and money laundering for local gangs. No one has seen him for awhile and word is that he is in prison. I live in New Zealand. Don't believe this BS! She is selling our country out and has created division in the people.

[@danielthomas8507]

Hope she gets voted out next election TBH, she's a total fake and her popularity is waning here in nz at at last, a sycophant to maori and a liar to the poor of NZ she likes top keep people reliant on Govt handouts ,Covid fear and virtue signalling kept her in power last election (like biden), broke all her election promises to build low cost housing, sold out even more of NZ to china, banned the purchase of guns for NZers when a insane austrailian shot up a mosque, signed the UN immigration pact insuring even more culture clash and the decline of our awesome kiwi culture (R.I.P) just like her old boss Tony Blair did to the UK 25 yrs ago (now look at the state of that place), and is just setting herself up for a nice job at the UN with her hero comrade Helen Clarke, all this TV apperance shit is more BS and just a photo opps, believe me her days are numbered and good riddance......

[@notroll1279]

So far, she's been pretty good at foreseeing and deflecting his pranks... but he's had several years to hatch out new ones 😎

[@terrellmoorebennett9970]

The 2 of them are perfection...I could watch them talk all day long! My celebrity and political crushes!

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@mollydtt]

Love her! So much fun watching her interviews,

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

If you're in Invercargill just pop down to Riverton. It's a half hour or so to a beautiful little town. Aparima puib is good too.

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

Puib is like a pub, with better spelling.

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

Thanks me!

[@akadacat]

No. Aparima is a Great pub. Just saying. ;)

[@JohnnyRempit]

Nations can be blessed with power, resources, geography etc but I think the greatest blessing of all are good leaders. A good leader can make even the smallest of nations truly great. As a non-Kiwi, I can only admire NZ from afar and yearn for that blessing for my own country.

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@danielthomas8507]

Hope she gets voted out next election TBH, she's a total fake and her popularity is waning here in nz at at last, a sycophant to maori and a liar to the poor of NZ she likes top keep people reliant on Govt handouts ,Covid fear and virtue signalling kept her in power last election (like biden), broke all her election promises to build low cost housing, sold out even more of NZ to china, banned the purchase of guns for NZers when a insane austrailian shot up a mosque, signed the UN immigration pact insuring even more culture clash and the decline of our awesome kiwi culture (R.I.P) just like her old boss Tony Blair did to the UK 25 yrs ago (now look at the state of that place), and is just setting herself up for a nice job at the UN with her hero comrade Helen Clarke, all this TV apperance shit is more BS and just a photo opps, believe me her days are numbered and good riddance......

[@cherylsibson2529]

New Zealand's Jacinda Arderns ya know she could tell Canada and the US how they got to Treaties that regarded Māori ownership of their lands, forests, and other possessions and gave Māori the rights of British subjects so that the Māori people would not feel that their rights had been ignored. That would be a great conversation one day Stephen. Thanks so much, Stephen.

[@bilateralrope8643]

The Maori electorates probably had a lot to do with it. Especially when New Zealand was using FPP elections. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C4%81ori_electorates

[@treefarm3288]

I hope there is now, with the new government, a chance for Australia to have a treaty of indigenous people.

[@K9Karotu]

NZ is exemplary for that. However what has happened in our history has nothing to do with the govt of today. Everything NZ once stood for and came this far to achieve is being undone by the current government.

[@robe2504]

As a NZ History graduate - many NZer's have a delusional view of the racial harmony in their own country. Cheryl had the British Colonists actually done what you claim Maori would still own 80% of NZ land, and probably still be a self governing independent people, with all immigrants effectively being tenants. Consider that when the treaty was written the Maori population was estimated at 100,000 compared to the 2,000 unruly British inhabitants, that were dependent on them for food. The treaty was written in response to Maori complaints about the lawless behaviour of British residents and the suggestion that if the Brits didn't get their house in order, the locals would do it for them. Also consider that in a treaty the weaker side usually makes concessions - so as you note British citizenship was given to Maori as an appeasement. Why would a dominant nation give that up? Britain did not give citizenship to the natives of any other country it colonised. As late as the 1950s houses on Maori land in modern day Auckland were burnt down by the Auckland City Council because they were an eyesore on the route of a planned royal visit and officials did not want the Queen to see them. New Zealand has as many dirty little racist secrets as any country, but we have perhaps recognised them and started undoing them a bit quicker than some other countries, but make no mistake - racism is alive and well in NZ, and like the USA the incarceration rate of Maori is 20 times that of European just like black Americans.

[@dipperdog]

@@K9Karotu Oh dear, the antivaccer is upset with Jacinda. The fact that everyone loves her in New Zealand except for the ~1% of antivaccers actually speaks well for Jacinda. To be disliked only by the tine handful of people who are so unhinged that reality scares the death out of them is a good thing. Those are the same people who love Trump, so when you lot hate Ardern, it just makes us realise that much more how lucky we are to have her in charge.

[@flibbinflah22]

Such an amazing leader. No ego, no arrogance, no insults, just a genuine person with a good heart. Jacinda is an inspiration.

[@Marcus_Caius]

I 100% agree

[@flibbinflah22]

@@K9Karotu Before you throw stones Otis maybe take a look at the calibre of other world leaders. Just be thankful for what you have. Jacinda makes most look like the incompetent fools they are. Sorry she isn't perfect mate.

[@K9Karotu]

@@flibbinflah22 I'm not going to just settle for what we have because it could be worse. Maybe when you watch a video of her here and there you think she is not bad. When you really delve into not only the failure of her govt to deliver but the destruction happening in our nation you will understand how bad she and her governance are. There is a reason the biggest ongoing protests against government are happening in NZ. Jacinda cant go anywhere in NZ anymore without a large police security team. When she makes media appearances is all a fake, like this video.

[@dipperdog]

The antivaccers hate Jacinda. That's a good thing. It speaks well for you when the only people who hate you also happen to be unable to come to grips with reality or science. And in New Zealand, anti-vaccers only account for ~1% of the populace, and the rest of the populace are sick of those selfish, ignorant whingers.

[@imrugbymad]

@@K9Karotu haha hilarious. Tell me the failures and if she has why did labour win again in the election? Someone must like her 😂

[@CruzR1111]

You just see the complete admiration, respect and wonderment that Stephen has for her as a person and leader by the way he looks at her. Rightly so. Wish she was our PM. We just got a new one in Australia a week ago so we will probably get another new PM in a few months. 😂

[@rune3420]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYOUf4V6gL6FZ80

[@danielthomas8507]

Hope she gets voted out next election TBH, she's a total fake and her popularity is waning here in nz at at last, a sycophant to maori and a liar to the poor of NZ she likes top keep people reliant on Govt handouts ,Covid fear and virtue signalling kept her in power last election (like biden), broke all her election promises to build low cost housing, sold out even more of NZ to china, banned the purchase of guns for NZers when a insane austrailian shot up a mosque, signed the UN immigration pact insuring even more culture clash and the decline of our awesome kiwi culture (R.I.P) just like her old boss Tony Blair did to the UK 25 yrs ago (now look at the state of that place), and is just setting herself up for a nice job at the UN with her hero comrade Helen Clarke, all this TV apperance shit is more BS and just a photo opps, believe me her days are numbered and good riddance......

[@valeriapinto1866]

I just LOVE her! ❤️

[@pianoman4967]

I wonder if Stephan realises that Lorde will be seeking revenge for the prank at the BBQ! It's very likely that the wedding may just give her that opportunity. Hehehe....

[@akadacat]

So looking forward to that!

[@HexIsme]

"I've got a cold bin of beef for you" _This is the way to an American heart_

[@michaelkissane6138]

They do quite decent wines as well, to go with it! Went there a few years ago and was very impressed!

[@TheOriginalDeckBoy]

Vote AOC for president and the US could have a similar outcome

[@akadacat]

Elizabeth Warren Prez, AOC or Bernie VP. If the lobbyists are ignored for a change...

[@LindaC616]

Elizabeth or Katie Porter

[@edwardfletcher7790]

"Chilly bin" is NZ, I bet some say "Chully bun" "Eskie" is Aussie "Cooler" American

[@billybeads3328]

And in the UK they call it the weather

[@RaymondHng]

Esky was an Australian brand of coolers that got bought by Coleman.

[@YesJustice]

I love this woman so much; she cares for her people; blacks, white, natives, Muslims, Christians, Hindus and so on........She gets all of them together with love and care; very humble.....She is a politician who really care for others.....How could anyone not love this woman..............

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

New Zealanders tend to view people as human beings, not by colour or creed. It's helpful that we're all equal in law.

[@101noz101]

As a New Zealander let me say she doesn't care for others just about UN and WEF initiatives. The average New Zealander faces low wages, terrible infrastructure and extremely high housing prices. Jacinda's response to the rising cost of living in NZ was that it was a "non issue". I along with many other young people who see no future here (as we can't afford housing) will be heading overseas. You're welcome to move here and take my space and enjoy renting/earning a pittance of what you could be overseas.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

@@101noz101 I'm a kiwi too and feel pretty much as you do in terms of low wages, high cost of living, housing affordability, student costs for tertiary education. Rest assured none of our issues are the result of the current government. Labour, with Jacinda at the helm, has done its best to correct National's decisions (reducing housing stock, cheaper labour by keeping wages low, reducing the state sector but employing contractors to make up the shortfall, etc.,) whilst also battling Covid, and other serious local and world events which impact and are beyond our control. Regardless of perceived problems, I believe we're still living in the best country in the world. PS she corrected herself by acknowledging there's a problem with the cost of living and difficulties experienced by families buying food and petrol. That resulted in swiftly lowering, for a period, tax paid to the government in petrol charges to help drivers. She gets an 'A' for effort and achievement for the things that matter. How easy would you have found it to build properties in the middle of a pandemic when even individual sheets of gypboard aren't available for sale?

[@dipperdog]

@@voulafisentzidis8830 Well said! Also, any young people who think they will be earning a lot more money overseas is fooling themselves. I have worked in other countries, and getting high paying jobs is hard everywhere.

[@imrugbymad]

@@voulafisentzidis8830 correct every step of the way national has to be dragged kicking and screaming towards progress

[@orsygodri1155]

Never was a politician THIS relatable and kind and funny. LOVE her!!!

[@richardpierpoint3006]

I don't know about that - I mean, the US has AOC: just saying!

[@orsygodri1155]

@@richardpierpoint3006 I stand corrected :)

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@misterderp4566]

Can we please see Jacinda and Evie hang out together on screen? Pretty please?

[@anthonypetty9288]

@@sassyangelkiwi They are talking about Evie, Stephen's wife, I believe.

[@cheekyb71]

Oh my goodness, it would be a nice fest!!! I wanna see that too!!

[@karthikravichandran4]

@@anthonypetty9288 Are you sure about that?

[@misterderp4566]

@@anthonypetty9288 Not sure if you're joking, but, yes, Evie is Stephen's wife and she is a delightful ray of sunshine

[@misterderp4566]

@@sassyangelkiwi I don't know who Neve is, but Evie is Stephen's wife and a frequent guest on the show who makes everything better when she turns up because she is gorgeous and charismatic and magical

[@jordaneggerman4734]

"Mrs. PM of MZ....and Mr." That is seriously some of the funniest (and coldest) sh×t, Stephen. Pure excellence, as always...

[@junheceta268]

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau are my two favorite heads of state. 👏👍🎉🎊

[@jimhowaniec]

Good grief, we used to have happy and real people like this in our country.

[@augustconnors260]

Have to rewatch the youtube videos of the 2019 trip of Steven in New Zealand. Comes in 4 parts from memory.

[@narelle-creative-arts]

They are brilliant ❤️👏🏻👏🏻

[@ohtrueyeahnah]

We got Wine, Beef and Pineapple Lumps! Ouuusshhhh!

[@cyndywaskelisthecrowscall]

I want to move to New Zealand...

[@remylewis8721]

Cackling at the fact Stephen’s engagement gift is trolling the literal Prime Minister and the first family of New Zealand.

[@skittles696]

I love that you called them the first family! We dont normally call them that, makes them seem very official

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

Technically the PM family isn't the 'first'. The PM isn't the Head of state, In NZ thats Queens Elizabeth so she and her family are the 'first' , which is represented in practice in country by the Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro, who act as sort of an ad hoc head of state for most purposes except when the Queens is physically in NZ.

[@rwags6848]

And Jacinda would love it.

[@MrBrock314]

@@skittles696 Hehe, I was thinking of how the press would react here in Canada if someone called the Trudeaus the first family. There'd be outcry no doubt.

[@remylewis8721]

@@user-uy6uc5ey5q that may be true when it comes to the queen, I have no idea, especially since she’s just a figurehead with no actual political power/influence. Typically in America though we just generally refer to the family of any political leader from any nation as “the first family”. It’s just a catch all term to show respect to their position of leadership while acknowledging their family’s tangential status.

[@kyivstuff]

Every country deserves a PM like Jacinda. (The title of this video has a typo in her name.)

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Unfortunately, this isn't the first time the Colbert team have spelled Jacinda's name wrong. 1. You would think they would know by now. 2. You would think they would be more respectful of their guests, and take a moment to check they have it right. But they frequently spell guest names wrong if they aren't from the U.S.A., so it's probably not personal.

[@navalfa7291]

I voted for her in 2020. I will not be doing that next year.

[@dipperdog]

True- she is brilliant! We all love her in New Zealand! Plus, she enrages the alt-right (just look at them swarming these comments a day+ after the video was posted) to see how angry she makes them. Yet another way you can see that what she is doing is the right thing!

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@rosevisions1097]

@@dipperdog no 'we' all do not love her. Please show some respect for people who have another view, the people that do not agree with segregation, a two tiered society for starters, perhaps cease projecting your own inner rage. Many of these people commenting stand up and support the people who have died and are suffering from adverse reactions, who believed the 'safe and effective' narrative. She wiped 33,000 comments from her page when she asked people about any reactions! The child suicides are horrific. It's endless. Light and Truth moving forward.

[@kristn6513]

Class act!! What a lady✌️💙

[@trans-forming]

She is such a delight. I don't think that I've ever admired any politician they way that I admire her.

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@danielthomas8507]

Hope she gets voted out next election TBH, she's a total fake and her popularity is waning here in nz at at last, a sycophant to maori and a liar to the poor of NZ she likes top keep people reliant on Govt handouts ,Covid fear and virtue signalling kept her in power last election (like biden), broke all her election promises to build low cost housing, sold out even more of NZ to china, banned the purchase of guns for NZers when a insane austrailian shot up a mosque, signed the UN immigration pact insuring even more culture clash and the decline of our awesome kiwi culture (R.I.P) just like her old boss Tony Blair did to the UK 25 yrs ago (now look at the state of that place), and is just setting herself up for a nice job at the UN with her hero comrade Helen Clarke, all this TV apperance shit is more BS and just a photo opps, believe me her days are numbered and good riddance......

[@bozach99]

A leader that loves her country and people... so rare these days

[@NZSUBZERO]

Saying she want's a 2 tier society is not loving of a country and it's people. She is the female version of Trudeau

[@DanielleA2023]

One of the greatest world leaders of our times

[@dadak3141]

Your official invitation of "Mr. and Misses Glasses" torn by FLY magzine and kept into the pocket... Slowly you bring brought it and shown media was awesome... Good luck "Mrs. Prime minister of New Zealand and Mr" 🙂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MaverickZ007]

Im working hard to save up so I can Help my parents have their retirement in New Zealand, and Madame Prime Minister is a big reason why. and Im Canadian lol!

[@sassyangelkiwi]

We just call her Jacinda

[@arcticgoddess]

She really is a fantastic leader..

[@londonbeatz]

@@sassyangelkiwi nah it's Aunty

[@cheekyb71]

​@@londonbeatz it's only aunty if you're feeling particularly misogynistic and petty... troll

[@cheekyb71]

@CeeJay's CLUB Christchurch is at almost the same but opposite latitude as Victoria BC if I remember correctly (I can't be bothered looking right now hahaha). So yes, very similar climate AND much more affordable to live anywhere in the South Island than Auckland!!

[@REaDComicsau]

Stephen trying to understand what an Esky/Chilly Bin is 😂

[@embreis2257]

1:09 'ty. no leader of a country has ever said that to me before.' PM Ardern just raised the bar considerably for the next president being interviewed by Stephen Colbert. don't dare and come to him without a food basket full of specialities^^

[@dennismutwiri4214]

Here now is a world leader.

[@mapachehombre1581]

Rubbish I live in NZ

[@JubJub817]

@@mapachehombre1581 Speak for Yourself!

[@dipperdog]

She is absolutely delightful- we all love her here in New Zealand. She makes right wing extremists around the world livid as well, and that's yet another reason to love her!

[@SamanthaRichardsonWP]

I love that she said esky on national American tv and everyone got caught up on that and 'chilly bin' like their minds had just melted XD

[@barrythatcher9349]

Australians call a cooler/cold bin is a Esky. NZ's call them Chilly Bin.

[@goingblindmusic]

She’s a delight. Proud to have her as our greatest ever leader here in NZ.

[@dsndicmsa7141]

lol what

[@goingblindmusic]

@@dsndicmsa7141 She’s magnificent isn’t she!

[@dsndicmsa7141]

@@goingblindmusic if you're wanting to get away with ram raids....

[@goingblindmusic]

@@dsndicmsa7141 What the fuck are you on mate? Grow up.

[@dipperdog]

@@goingblindmusic She is magnificent! I am so proud to have her as PM! She has handled everything so well: covid, volcanic eruption, Christchurch shootings, and so much more. Can you imagine how it would have been (mis)handled if we had National in charge during that? Thank goodness for Jacinda!

[@ewolfgirl]

Love her and New Zealand ! We visited in 2018 🇳🇿

[@whaynewatson299]

I love her 🤣🤣👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dahawk8574]

Stephen's requirement is that he officiates dressed as a Hobbit.

[@kiwibrazo3301]

mos def.

[@thesteverobinson666]

Imagine how beautiful this world would be if all of our world leaders were as pleasant, thoughtful, caring, compassionate and humble PM Ardern is. If America held the same standard as New Zealand did in covid deaths per capita, there would be 950, 000 more Americans alive today.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

That's the true tragedy of having elected an idiot like trump. My condolences.

[@danesebastion]

What you mean this trash ardern who used her position as PM to cover up her boyfriends arrest as a drug dealer while lying to national and international media

[@generalpublic3744]

For a politician Arden comes across as almost human! 😋 There is certainly no "pretentious moi." She seems to have taken a liking to Colbert, it was almost seemed like "catch up" with long time friends. The exchange between Arden and Zelenskyy was nice to hear. Clearly what the world needs now is fishy kisses! 😗😗

[@Yoder023]

Hey Americans.... THIS IS A LEADER!!! THIS is why I say "we can do better than the driveling madness we keep dealing with!"

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

💙💙💙💙 Love her.

[@bigblack7x3]

just letting everyone know that there are MANY people in new zealand that don't like her (not one of them personally, they're more the wealthier people). what im trying to get across is that people will complain about the things they actually have good in life just because they're wired to complain

[@BadPennyDogBoy]

The problem is, as always, political. If one is a National supporter you hate her and all she stands for. If Labour, she is on the way to Sainthood. The fact is that she is a good Prime Minister who has the good of her country and people as a first priority. She has some 'odd' ideas and has made a number of mistakes, just like anyone else who has, or will do her job in the future.

[@dianacasey6002]

Hate to be political but I kinda love a leader who upsets the wealthy. As they don’t need any more privileges they should be just fine. If not to bad how sad🤣🤣🤣

[@hilifta]

@@BadPennyDogBoy Spot on mate. The Nat's will alway hate.

[@dipperdog]

I've never voted Labour, but I can admit when a politician is doing a good job even if they're not "on my team", and Jacinda Ardern has been doing an absolutely brilliant job. Probably the best leader in the world. She has had some very challenging situations she has had to face and has made the best choices every time. I have to hand it to her; she's been absolutely magnificent. I don't envy the person who has to follow her when she leaves...

[@mearip6116]

People complain coz theyre all National voters🤣

[@lauriemacquanan2141]

For a good laugh check out Stephen's video from 2018 when he went to NZ and she picked him up at the airport!!!

[@PlattLaneEnd]

Awesome person, awesome country. As an English person who is thoroughly ashamed of their own country, and its nut job right wing government, give me this lady anyday. Bless her.

[@mytexasdays1526]

Shh. PS I'm an american and ditto here.

[@bertplank8011]

"Right Wing Government " don't be absurd,no right wing country would allow thousands of illegal immigrants to arrive on its shores every year. Blair the war criminal was purportedly left wing.Infact he wasnt any wing.... Basically,if anything Britain is being destroyed by an elite and the wing business is just a distraction.

[@PlattLaneEnd]

@@bertplank8011 I don't do arguing with strangers on the internet. So let's just say you're right and I'm wrong. Hope that makes you happier.

[@Macklive]

Most genuine and friendly politician I've ever seen in this day and age. We sure need more leaders like her.. -Chilli bean** aka: cooler, had me in stitches.

[@margaretelford8309]

Chilly bin! I believe it’s the Australians who use the other word she said esky lol

[@Kim_Miller]

@@margaretelford8309 Yep. Here in Australia we have the Esky, and the logo is a little Eskimo. They've been around forever.

[@nolasmith7687]

That’s a “chilly bin” actually. Sometimes called an “esky”. Had a friend from the Solomon Islands that was called Willow by his parents after their local make of the product. Apparently Solomon Island parents like to name their kids after something practical… had other friends from there called Nitro (his dad was a doctor)

[@BadPennyDogBoy]

A Kiwi telling you he is going to 'repaint his deck' is pretty funny too!