New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern says country will become republic ‘in her lifetime’ - BBC News

[@Sharpete]

Bigger problems. Like removing the current Govt next election 😊 🎉

[@mattyallen3396]

Bloody oath

[@HBC101TVStudios]

@Iosefo Timoteo Thanks to Labour we have the MMP

[@charlesh3751]

Time to vote her out!!

[@JH-kd6hs]

Done

[@Irishgui83]

Imagine "who will you sit with on the bus" being a question asked to a world leader by the BBCs apparent top political journalist, with everything happening in the world at the moment

[@nunuofficial5146]

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[@georgebetts900]

@@nunuofficial5146 Really?

[@jimbojimbo6873]

What’s wrong with the question? A question in jest isn’t an issue People like you are why the world has to be so negative

[@dansmodacct]

@@jimbojimbo6873 I think they were making a point that it’s amazing that the most powerful people in the world will be “on a bus” vs in their own motorcades like we are used to seeing

[@AlxzAlec]

Many western Journalists are retarded

[@lifu6135]

I am a new Zealander and I would not vote for jacinda for dog catcher.

[@memnem3787]

Mrs li you are chinese not a New Zealander. You have obligation to Maori people. For all suffering of Maori you need to get rid of crown. Also something like New Zealander doesn't exist but kiwis do exist.

[@bkitch5755]

You have a obligation to maori people 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@earthworld1000]

Or horse trainer ?

[@anna_luin]

NZ chose not to legalize weed, I dont think we'll vote to become a republic anytime soon, and remember that flag vote? yeah we kept the old one 😂

[@jumbo4billion]

I wish you had gone for the laser eyed kiwi design

[@damieneverythin]

The weed vote was rigged I know they had enough of NZ public to pass bill but there working and exporting the weed instead

[@botbeast9627]

@@jumbo4billion I wish we had too lol

[@liamcollins9183]

To be fair, the options were pretty rubbish. I'm not opposed to the concept of a new flag, but I didn't like the options we were given, so voted no.

[@oracle8589]

@@liamcollins9183 Why would you want to change your flag anyway? You want to erase any connection to the country than give birth to you? Your basically turning your back on your own kin if you do that. Maybe you should change it to the flag of a China..

[@johanvanbeek7138]

From NZ I'd never vote for a republic and get a President and yet another level of Government.

[@mogon721]

What the heck has a president to do with a republic? Why do you think you'd have to have a president, or that there would be "yet another level" of government? What nonsense... And what is the monarchy for you other than another UNELECTED level of government? Primarily, you have a parliamentary system, and a president in such a system is just a representative figure rubber-stamping legislative processes. You can also just leave out that office and have the head of government also be head of state. It's up to you. But keep in mind that you have NO say in who that opera king in London is, because in a monarchy, you are not the sovereign of the country, whereas in a republic you are.

[@selfiekroos1777]

Youre an idiot. The commonwealth only benefits england. Not the idiots who still support lingering UK supremacy

[@kakahass]

I’m also for the monarchy Cindy is dreaming

[@kelvinpell4571]

Good for you. Please persuade fellow Kiwis to stop voting these idiot wokies in, will ya'?

[@burner472]

I think you have this confused young jojo. A president is not mandatory, it also doesn’t half to take over from the PM. For example, Ireland is a republic independent nation, they have a PM and a president. The PM runs the country and the president is more like an ambassador, don’t think he has any real power (like the king of England). But the fact you’re under the crown, means you DO have an unnecessary level of government governing you.

[@dylanpotter1807]

As someone who lives in a republic, I can tell you how I appreciate the role of a constitutional monarch as an apolitical head of state. You are very fortunate.

[@Hypoksi]

Its flawed. Becuase the role is inherited and not chosen by the people.

[@AUmarcus]

@@Hypoksi The leader of government is chosen/elected by the people. The monarch doesn't have any political power anyway.

[@joaofernandes4769]

Agreed, same here, in a republic there isnt the simbolic power and it is very important.

[@Metal_Fingers.]

@@AUmarcus So if they don't have any policatal power.Why do they exist then? Why are taxpayers footing the bill for this pradade when we are going through a cost of living crisis..

[@LELANTOS11]

@@Metal_Fingers. we are in a cost of living crisis due to the policies put forward by those with political power so what's ur point?

[@Sassin777]

I am so proud of our Commonwealrh relationships. Same age as Jacinda. Half NZ Euro descendant (7th Gen) and half Māori. Not going to lie. I would be gutted if we became a republic within my lifetime 🇳🇿❤️🇬🇧

[@kuzualuminum6607]

but not proud of the soviet relationships between Russia and other former soviet states? hypocrisy of the highest order.

[@MoonThuli]

Well it'll be up to you. British people won't think any less of Kiwis if they choose to

[@chucky2316]

@@Josh-vc8lrdo it now before new Zealand becomes a de facto Islamic Republic

[@yvonneplant9434]

The Maori lost their lands to white Europeans. I don't understand your pride. I'm a descendant of peoples who were forced to leave their homes east of the Mississippi River. And also from slaves in America. It makes it hard to feel any pride about the USA.

[@readingtips2690]

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[@anthony-wk7ux]

Doubt it... We couldn't even change a flag.... Personally I don't want a power hungry president.

[@nunuofficial5146]

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[@RaymondHng]

When Barbados changed from a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy to a unitary parliamentary republic, the new President of Barbados became the elected ceremonial Head of State. The Prime Minister of Barbados remains the Head of Government with political authority.

[@oracle8589]

Why would you want to? Your basically erasing any trace of the shared culture and identity with Britain and the other countries in the Anglosphere. Will they then change it to the Chinese flag? No wonder people are concerned, New Zealand should be removed from the 5 eyes if they do because how can they be trusted whist they are cosying up to China and severing all ties with their kin

[@symonwanjohi3294]

@Anthony but you want a power hungry monarch.

[@mogon721]

Why would you have a power hungry president? NZ is a parliamentary democracy, and why would that change after becoming a republic? You have already replaced that terrible Westminster style election system where a party with just 43% of the votes can have a "landslide majority" with the election system from Germany that gurantees proportional representation. And by all accounts, this was hugely successful for your democracy. The German equivalent of your PM is not the president but the chancellor, elected by Parliament. The equivalent of the king is the federal president, elected basically by a joint session of the federal parliament and the federal council of the states. That office is hardly something for people with power hunger. It's an office whose importance rises and falls with the moral authority of its occupant. And whether a country needs a president/monarch at all, is a whole different story... The biggest difference is simply who is the sovereign of the country, you or some remote opera king...

[@pilitathomason6993]

As a New Zealander I won’t be voting to exit from the Commonwealth.

[@hamburgerhamburgerv2]

they really didn’t even wait. “oh, the queen is gone? LET’S LEAVE!”

[@Chris-eq3en]

I will be indeed.

[@grandaddyc]

There is no vote?

[@andrestrydom3]

Becoming a Republic does not mean exiting the Commonwealth

[@melancholycollie1466]

If Jacinda and King Charles are members of the WEF then I would.

[@dufus7396]

Im not comfatable with elected officials making unfounded projections ..the surety of traditions and precedents runs deeper fhan their temporary office

[@fab8490]

One-party communist countries would fit for you

[@sandrafinbar]

Yes, and I think she is very temporary from what I read. No one likes her, but she likes herself !

[@kevinchadwick9644]

I'll say this a very small majority want a republic it won't happen in jacindas time it won't happen in our time.

[@TheAlchaemist]

Damn I've been conditioned... now every time I see her I cannot avoid thinking she will start singing and flying with an umbrella... or talking to the handle.

[@1970brenz]

You can safely assume that when she speaks at least one thing will be a lie. 😲😁 She said lockdowns were until people could get vaxed. Well there was no vax for over 1 year, so that's a lie. She has lost all ability to be genuine since she signed up for Agenda 2030 that's all she's been focused on. It's very sad.

[@mrb.5610]

After seeing what can happen with an 'elected' president - won't mention any names but he's American - I'm happy to stick with a constitutional monarchy.

[@faissal3055]

As if kings have a better track record

[@mrb.5610]

@@faissal3055True. I should have added the caveat 'so long as they behave''. Still - the last time a British monarch refused to sign into law a bill presented to him by Parliament was in 1708. Trump refused to sign one presented to him by Congress in 2020.

[@nunuofficial5146]

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[@nunuofficial5146]

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[@sebastianguerre6868]

Presidents tend to use the apparatus of state against their opponents. The FBI in the USA for example. With a monarch there isn't that problem because they are head of state until they die or decide to abdicate.

[@aardvark1234]

New Zealander here: What the hell did I just wake up to?

[@boristheblade2255]

Hopefully you've woke up to your prime minister is a mtf drag queen, 2 men in this video.

[@NA-sj9jy]

Nothing lol this WEFtist is just glitching again. She off to Black Rock no doubt, when she swings by the UN in New York tomorrow.

[@BlastinRope]

American here, you're a heavy sleeper

[@nerjadude]

Scottish Man here, get the feck out of the commonwealth and become a modern parliamentary republic 👉👉👉

[@whatonearth9809]

@@nerjadude Gibraltar calling, ignore old Jock above. Republicanism isn’t the way.

[@wileyfox3436]

New Zealand has more pressing issues than becoming a republic. The state of our health care is one example. Jacinda should have answered I am here for the Queens funeral and now is not the right time to be having those sorts of conversations.

[@louiethered479]

It's not the PM's fault what questions media ask and the PM has pointed out to media she is there for the funeral. PM Ardern is not making NZ a republic, she is just pointing out that people's attitudes are changing, just like the Queen was aware of that too.

[@wileyfox3436]

@@louiethered479 The PM should have been able to parry that question at this time out of respect to the royal family. Now is not the right time for those sorts of conversations.

[@saintlessshroud1093]

Nz health care is one of the best in the world. If u look at other countries health care is the best soo look at the rest of the world first cause countries like the US gave worse health care then people in NZ

[@sams00007]

Perfectly said

[@cpkingadam5]

@@wileyfox3436 Even in the UK Charles isn't particularly popular, so having him thrust upon as head of state makes now as good a time as any

[@darrelllingman63]

I would be surprised if we did. I think maoridom would oppose because of treaty of Waitangi.Still a lot of royalists here.

[@leakifolog]

Agreed, the Waitangi treaty would need renegotiating. It’s not trivial for NZ to career towards republicanism for good reasons. Australia should take notes and look after their First Nation people before suing for republicanism.

[@affenket]

@@leakifolog - if you follow Australian politics then you would know that a referendum on a constitution voice to parliament for First Nations people is on the governments agenda for this term. There is no current talk of a referendum on a republic - it is firmly a second priority to constitutional recognition and treaty.

[@simonromijn1912]

Lots of people also see the Monarchy as anachronistic. It is time to acknowledge that Aotearoa is a diverse country in which the Head of State should no longer a British person whose real value is propping up British tourism.

[@Cheese_Boi1986]

@@simonromijn1912 if people try to remove monarchy in the UK then i for one will do my bit to hurt or kill who ever tries it

[@khalaiswaerea3909]

If we were to become a republic, the treaty of Waitangi or its foundations and consideration for Maori would be included in any new constitution anyway. Changing to a republic doesnt mean existing and historic rights of Maori will be extinguished, simply that we will move away from a constitutional monarch. Either way, having a monarchy is symbolic and useless

[@jennifermaharaj3551]

There are some former British colonies which are Republics and within the Commonwealth,the ties with the U.K. is something that is cherished.There are always people with differing opinions,nothing is wrong with that view.

[@briandelaney9710]

@@Josh-vc8lr both of those places would want to come back under British rule

[@lostfox27]

@@briandelaney9710 😅 back under English rule ? Because your union is not long for this world 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@christianamary1540]

Give Maori people work king or queen delete Governor General delete monarchy Great Britain go

[@jennifermaharaj3551]

@@christianamary1540 your opinion,nothing is wrong with that,my opinion is I like the discipline and civility of the REAL British,we can't change HISTORY and I am not responsible for the mistakes my ancestors made.We learn from HISTORY and we can see the mistakes and atrocities are still happening today in different countries.In 200 years from now,who is going to apologise for present day mistakes.Present day will be HISTORY.

[@jennifermaharaj3551]

@@Josh-vc8lr I hate the present narrative of apologise, apologise.To those of that narrative,I say, apologise, my ass.

[@rachbryant]

As a New Zealander I am appalled at Jacinda Ardern. Imagine if she was New Zealands head of state 😳 frightening. The best part of having a monarch as head of state is that politicians are held accountable by someone who doesn't strive for power but is born into it and is trained to be unbiased, think on the longest term rather than just keeping themselves in power. And are based in service. A founding that politicians never have. Jacinda is the perfect example. She has bankrupted our economy, has fractured relationships within New Zealand between many New Zealanders and cares more about her overseas exposure and 'fame' as a jumping board for a UN job than actual New Zealanders living in the country.

[@CJCappella]

This stupid woman does not reflect my wishes... she needs to go... back to her ancestral lands and remain there and leave New Zealand alone!

[@srikandiwarion1422]

Well said, Kia ora!

[@rachbryant]

@Bell Olli I know that. I don't think it makes a difference. Its about mental accountability. There was a study I read years ago that compared stability, and levels of corruption in countries that had monarchs as head of state vs politicians. It was extreemely clear that even though monarchs do not have direct power in systems like New Zealand there is more stability and less corruption overall. Not none, but more stability, less corruption.

[@pauliepatterson]

You literally have no idea how a Republic works

[@rachbryant]

@@bartymurns I am generalising so I guess you are right. But if you do not see the NZ economy in a dire state because of her crazy spending then I am shocked. Honestly though, If you think I am seriously missing something, please do explain, I would genuinely be interested.

[@Spright91]

I don't really care about the monarchy as a kiwi. But it does fulfill a couple of good purposes. 1: It keeps us from centralising power because we have a neutered head of state. 2: It concretes our alliances. I don't see a reason to get rid of it for as long as it does something beneficial.

[@amalalnckamsk6939]

I'd rather be free.

[@section5760]

@@amalalnckamsk6939 you are free. Are you chained ??

[@goldfish2379]

@@amalalnckamsk6939 You are already free.

[@amalalnckamsk6939]

@@goldfish2379Freedom from imperial rule

[@ash_yt0]

@@section5760 If you can't elect of your head of state, and they're not accountable to a democratic electorate, you're not free bud.

[@starlightbarking9495]

Not if William becomes King, him and Kate are too popular here in NZ

[@jimstanborough825]

And a lot more popular than Ardern

[@reneejones5675]

he will be after charles.. little George after him..

[@heather1716]

She's a pilick

[@philcollins4520]

Yep you are not that bright Sheep.

[@aidvnlee]

is she a fool? what benefit will New Zealand have being republic? Don't fix what's not broken

[@joshuawatts5303]

Yes she is a fool, no one in nz likes her 🤣

[@Ducktility]

They will save on saliva wasted on royal bootlicking

[@srikandiwarion1422]

London bridge has fallen, so it won't be too far away for NZ becoming republic, I'll say, and it should really be sovereign as a Nation based on real constitution not "New Constitution" but diverting back to the original constitution, just like USA. We would be following under USA state of Law of Republic, instead of British Monarchy as a commonwealth Nation. It will happen whether you'll like or not. Mark my words! When it happens, she won't be in power by then.

[@lynnhubbard844]

she did not say that at all

[@fbenbow2197]

If NZ were a republic while she were prime minister, she would spend more time doing the Queen's job (representing, talking to other representatives) and less time doing the job she is supposed to be doing....

[@pni2009]

Only managed 2.5 minutes…Politicians …. The art of talking without saying anything…..

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

Your soul is rotten and black

[@snoman1999]

Or without directly answering the question !!

[@firequeen7872]

No thank you Jacinda. I do not want NZ to be a republic. AT ALL. Long live the King! 🇳🇿

[@srikandiwarion1422]

She got no choice in the end the day. London bridge has fallen, so it won't be too far away for NZ becoming republic, I'll say, and it should really be sovereign as a Nation based on real constitution not "New Constitution" but diverting back to the original constitution, just like USA. We would be following under USA state of Law of Republic, instead of British Monarchy as a commonwealth Nation. It will happen whether you'll like or not. Mark my words! When it happens, she won't be in power by then.

[@tonyves]

@@srikandiwarion1422 How sad for you.

[@cd2smith]

As a Canadian I'm grateful and proud to have monarchy in Canada. I like the fact that we have a shared monarch with New Zealand and the other Realms. I also value having a non political Head of State who's role is to ensure that there is a legitimate PM to lead a government that needs to act within the bounds of the constitution. Since the time of Queen Victoria (and arguably since George III) Canada and New Zealand have had dedicated Monarchs who put their duty first, they serve. Looking south to the great Republic to our southern boarder during the last election, I didn't see politicians putting their country first. I saw violence, selfishness, greed, and anger. I also sensed genuine instability if President Trump wanted to use his power of Commander in Chief to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. My view is that our Realms deserve better - and that we have a better system of Government. Hopefully CANZUK can move forward - as I would be very excited to grow the relations between our nations.

[@farahanshaik8860]

I am sorry non political?? Queen Elizabeth interfered regularly with laws especially for her predator son

[@syjiang]

Our relationship with the monarchy kinda defined us as Canadians as oppose to been americans....those darn rebels ahahahahah. But yes, having a monarchy does dissuade from cult of personality developing around politician. I don't see any of us fawning over our prime ministers.

[@goldfish2379]

CANZUK is the way forward.

[@fbenbow2197]

Well said

[@brianblackford2224]

Yes. One seldom-mentioned advantage of a monarchy is that provided a constitutional monarch can earn the respect and reasonable allegiance of the majority of the population, he or she can prevent a prime minister granting himself a lifetime dictatorship. That is a valuable safeguard.

[@tigertiger1699]

As a 🥝.., I think it will be a major mistake to leave the commonwealth..

[@Ducktility]

Its time you upgrade yourselves to citizens from subjects

[@tigertiger1699]

@@Ducktility Lol but if lack of knowledge there mate😂👍

[@srikandiwarion1422]

Hell no! London bridge has fallen, so it won't be too far away for NZ becoming republic, I'll say, and it should really be sovereign as a Nation based on real constitution not "New Constitution" but diverting back to the original constitution, just like USA. We would be following under USA state of Law of Republic, instead of British Monarchy as a commonwealth Nation. It will happen whether you'll like or not. Mark my words! When it happens, she won't be in power by then.

[@tigertiger1699]

@@Ducktility Mate ya gotta tell me.. why do people who clearly don’t have an understanding of the situation… can’t resist the urge to comment…. Something happens.. boom “I’ve got an opinion on that” Ffs last few years been f wits commenting on virology..😂👍

[@tigertiger1699]

@@srikandiwarion1422 No one like the britishererera eh😂

[@Phil_McAvity]

Jacinda does not represent the majority of NZ 👎🏾

[@kimibrowne4440]

Jafa here, I agree with your comment!

[@gazzabnaki]

Well it wont happen in my lifetime; thank goodness and I'm a New Zealander - God bless the Queen and God Save the King!!

[@lesterjohnston8888]

Fantastic thanks

[@fab8490]

It won’t happen in your lifetime because Jacinda Ardern would definitely outlive you. GOD SAVE THE PEOPLE!

[@charlesneely]

Thank goodness as an American I'm not part of your f****** b******* ass monarchy better rate these country with black and brown people took their jewelry and all this other s*** not to mention the brutal crack down in Kenya immediately after Elizabeth got sworn in and she didn't say s*** about it or try to stop it because British colonial governors are brutal when it come and keeping the natives in line so God do not bless your queen now departed and God do not bless your king you piece of monarchy ass s*** that's what I think

[@gazzabnaki]

@@charlesneely you dumb ... its a constitutional monarchy ( look it up ... moron ) where the monarchy has NO power you simpleton LOL what a moron - did you go to school ?

[@1969cmp]

For New Zealand to become a republic, that would mean the end of The Treaty of Waitangi as that was a treaty between the Maori and The Crown.

[@donaldelley620]

Don't think so. The Treaty of Waitangi as been intrinsic to the relationship between white immigrants and the indigenous Maori for 120 years.

[@Kakapo-Tui]

@Sanctus Paulus 1962 I love that like your username, you havn't had an accurate update on your historical information since the 1960's either.

[@MohammedAli-hl4mr]

@Sanctus Paulus 1962 that isn't true not a single historian agrees but sure believe your racist conspiracism

[@shanyewest958]

@@MohammedAli-hl4mr the moriori were indigenous to Chatham island before being slaughtered, that may be what he is referring to.

[@MohammedAli-hl4mr]

@@shanyewest958 even still the moroiroi were a sub grouping that branched of from the other maori

[@shereelinwood9674]

She tells Lies !!!! She tell lies!!

[@boristheblade2255]

The biggest lie is hes a she

[@EndTimeDreams]

As a New Zealander, we should stick with the monarchy, long live the king! No advantage in being a republic, our country is tiny, we have great ties with the United Kingdom.

[@michaellaidler7143]

They abandoned us when they joined the EU back in the day. They don't allow us British citizenship. We already trade with them and are in the commonwealth games. Many countries with independence are still in the games. What do we really gain from this archaic tradition? We just don't need a Monarch.

[@Drannn54]

Australia will become republic

[@ajpat9620]

@@Drannn54 Good luck with that, for China🇨🇳 will benefit it, if Australia🇦🇺 considers the plan of ditching the monarchy, much how it was done Barbados🇧🇧 in ditching the monarchy and become a republic. Also, China be condemned.

[@Drannn54]

@@ajpat9620 What's wrong with Barbados? Are you on drugs?

[@ajpat9620]

@@Drannn54 Like, anyone are assuming that Barbados could fall into poverty if their government is a mess and economy falling, like Haiti. P.S. - I don't do drugs and that accusation is wrong and absurd.

[@janjan-dd4wv]

A shame as we are all part of the same family and many of us in England would miss you

[@trishab6220]

We arnt going anywhere! NZ do not want this.

[@Ltuhkeeo]

NZ can remain in the commonwealth and our bilateral agreements would still stand. Just that our constitutional arrangements would actually reflect the country.

[@shadowbanned5164]

They ran a vote on this before and it failed many in NZ loved the Queen its a shame we get represented on the world stage by Ardern

[@lucystewart5628]

As a UK citizen, I would really miss NZ as part of the commonwealth. Your family!

[@jeremycameron1079]

no appetite for a republic from significant majority of kiwis.

[@ANO-.-NYM]

As a Canadian I don't really care about the Monarchy either. Seeing this outpouring of love from the Monarchy from fellow Canadians shows many people still do, though.

[@sandrafinbar]

No one is happy with Trudeau from what I read.

[@lairddougal3833]

I wouldn’t underestimate the importance of the relationship of Maori with ‘Queen Victoria and her successors’. ‘The Crown’ is not just some ephemeral synonym for ‘the government’. It is clear in the Treaty of Waitangi that that relationship is both specific and personal. Whilst a Republican leaning Kiwi myself, I still see value both in the constitutional arrangement and the relationship. I also think that it is vital that the Māori perspective is front and centre in any debate we have. The gains of the last three decades are far too critical to imperil and the realities of a Republican government when we have no written Constitution require a lot of consideration. We are a long way from a solution to that and while the former PM, Sir Geoffrey Palmer has his draft, I am more than cautious about his ivory tower experimentation. He is infamous amongst officials for declaring that the inclusion of reference to the Treaty of Waitangi in State Sector legislation was essentially meaningless in law. It proved to be otherwise.

[@AntonioGarcia-zr9uc]

She's probably right though, the reality is that in this era NZ has very little to gain from being linked to the UK. Economicly NZ seems to be in a far better position than the UK. Per capita kiwis earn more than in the UK. These days on the world stage, the UK is very much thought of as a dieing empire of which it's citizens are clinched to the memory of. One would hope that future NZ has the capacity and sense to declare itself a republic, claim the 2 million hectares of crown land it's own, and form a constitution where by all NZ citizens have equal opportunity within their country.

[@LaughableSynonyms]

@@AntonioGarcia-zr9uc Bruh, we couldn't even make a real constitution hahaha. Wishful thinking.

[@Ryanlexz]

Nz are weak lmao

[@ScottPothan]

Agree fully with you: but....two further points, the Treaty of Waitangi was never ratified (which is kinda Palmers point in law) and Queen Elizabeth in seven decades never did a single thing in advancing a ratification or re-ratification in her own name. Bluntly, Victoria never sign her assent and the Houses of Parliament never sent it to her. As Māori I feel adamant that the Treaty must be forefront of any constitution, but that will come from a new generation of rangitahi.

[@dsndicmsa7141]

@@LaughableSynonyms I shudder at the idea of our current politicians having anything to do with forming something like a constitution.

[@CM-bi6oy]

Can’t imagine why NZ becoming a republic is so important. Not like it’s somehow not an independent country. Always thought it was admirable how NZ, Australia and Canada, along with others, maintained that tie to the UK. While some similar countries in the Caribbean may cut that tie in the years to come, it’s not a surprise. Their relationship to the UK was more complicated and there are still grievances. Don’t think the same holds for NZ/AU/CA. Now that the UK left the EU there is an opportunity to forge a closer bond and not be so dependent on the US.

[@alancawfield6549]

Mainly because it's complete nonsense having your head of state an unelected monarch who resides thousands of miles away

[@jigglypuff7004]

TPPA

[@ShazWag]

@@alancawfield6549 Exactly

[@fbenbow2197]

@@alancawfield6549 you would prefer a King Donald Trump? Who wants to leave NATO?

[@goldfish2379]

@@alancawfield6549 We have King Charles and Prince William. The Americans have Joe Biden and Hunter Biden.

[@MrDavfit]

she's right the outpouring of Love was beyond Overwhelming.

[@The762nato]

I have to pull out the barf bucket every time I see or hear her voice !

[@craigcutts7085]

All I know is that I love visiting NZ , not sure I would live there... but its an amazing country to travel around.... don't know if becoming a Republic would make much difference tbh

[@beast6029]

I would live in NZ.

[@MJ-qb5ph]

@@beast6029 it is insanely overrated

[@Stinkmeaner420]

@@beast6029 nz is where you go to run away from your problems

[@beast6029]

@@Stinkmeaner420 ik

[@darrellm9915]

@@MJ-qb5ph Lol. Not as overrated as America and most of Europe. Also, NZ is one of the most beautiful looking countries on the planet.

[@sgibson5797]

That might be her wish and she is working very hard to make it so, but there is a large proportion of the population who disagree. That includes a lot of the tribes who signed a treaty with the Crown. She has written principles of the treaty into legislation she has enacted. The tribes however have signed UNDRIP which was ratified by the government which could lead to tribes governing alone.

[@danaferguson3002]

She has done a great job in dividing our nation in the guise of unity. It doesn't matter what the people say - she will go ahead with the agenda set before her no matter what. I hope more people of NZ wake up to what is going on - it is heartbreaking.

[@tolahornottolah2190]

Totally agree. She doesn’t speak for us, she’s not so smart

[@tolahornottolah2190]

You won’t prevent a pandemic like you did. You didn’t do anything other than kill people and the economy

[@jlvandat69]

NZ is totally blessed to have Ms. Ardern as a leader. Based on history, her efforts to make the country a Republic are extremely important, because that form of governance has been shown to promote better democracy, improved economic conditions and a generally improved quality of life for the greater majority. This isn't hypothetical, it's well established. However, history has also shown that major improvements in governing, i.e., transitioning from authoritarian to a democracy are always met with strong resistance from the Far Right and the less educated so her work is just beginning.

[@vicepresidentyoda9274]

@@jlvandat69if republics are so great then why are the most democratic countries in the world monarchies?

[@BloodlessJG]

Hope not, we new Zealand have bigger problems to fix. Don't need another new flag F up.

[@jimmunro4649]

They have her FREE well Ok we give you $20 if you take HER PLZ

[@louiethered479]

That was the Nats John key. PM Jacinda Ardern is not proposing to make NZ a republic. That will be up to the people in the future, all she is saying is that she wouldn't be surprised if NZ becomes a republic during her lifetime, she is not saying she will be the one to do it.

[@piricarroll]

@@louiethered479 she doesn't need to state it as such and she won't because the key is in the snippets of truth she's actually alluding to. She's got a degree in communications, particularly public relations so she knows what to say and what not to say to appease her boss. She's foreshadowing, we already know her ties to wef. It's all part of their plan to sell us out to China.

[@louiethered479]

@@piricarroll Rubbish. You're just making it up, putting words into her mouth she did not say.

[@alasdairblack393]

I have such great respect for NZ as a dual citizen of Canada and the UK. The Commonwealth is greatly under appreciated and a valuable asset. We would be well served to strengthen the bond. Our nations development is not hindered with a shared head of state.

[@oxfordpictionary]

I agree. People want to become republics just for this symbolism of being “independent” but really it gains you nothing and just gives you a worse political system

[@IsaacJ143]

You guys should look into CANZUK

[@decrox13]

It gives you a better political system. You can’t just arbitrarily denigrate systems of government like that, you have to back it up. The most successful country for the past century+ has been a republic! You’re on a republic’s technology!

[@senianns9522]

I think the Kiwi public may have a huge say in that! China looms as a large threat! Ardern lives in a dream world, one without reality!

[@jamesh5717]

Very much against this

[@philcollins4520]

that's because you are just a suck hole.

[@EchadLevShtim]

Reminds me of the Aliens movie where the second set of teeth come at you.

[@rosshilton]

She is on her way….

[@sisiphas]

NZ is a very problematic place at the moment. It’s a very small country that is deeply nepotistic. Many people feel this nepotism has been fostered under guise of ‘empathy’ and ‘identity’ and this has caused huge problems.

[@boutek]

What? "Nepotistic"? How?

[@fab8490]

How is NZ nepotistic?

[@Battleneter]

@@boutek Considering what is happening in NZ around Maori and reverse racism, un-elected Maori assigned to City Council seats, Maori only Health board, every government department being renamed in Maori, I would be very weary of NZ becoming a republic, we are on a very slippery slope already and I don't want to see NZ become another Zimbabwe.

[@MohammedAli-hl4mr]

@@Battleneter the driving force behind Rhodesia becoming Zimbabwe was idiots like you the complete unwillingness to negotiate from a position of strength became the reason for why no one was willing to compromise with Rhodesia - Zimbabwe thus resulting in the internal settlement being rejected resulting in modern Zimbabwe.

[@boutek]

@@Battleneter Well, this isn't what I imagine NZ to be like. I don't live there but my gf is from Auckland and she never mentioned Mugabe style governing and white people suffering under themselves.

[@9nniosalier1]

This woman is so far left it cannot be ignored.

[@GeoChild]

3:32 I love when she visibly switches gears here.

[@mencken8]

As one resident of Charleston said just prior to the Civil War, “South Carolina is too small for a republic, and too large for an insane asylum.”

[@AntonioGarcia-zr9uc]

She is probably right though 🤷‍♂️ NZ has become very unlinked to the UK from an economy perspective and realistically gains very little from being linked to it in any way... it's only natural that the public observe distinction and move in the direction of a republic...

[@sw9618]

@@AntonioGarcia-zr9uc agreed

[@ritemolawbks8012]

@@AntonioGarcia-zr9uc New Zealand is an independent country, but it's going to be subjected to foreign influence of the US and China regardless of what it decides on the commonwealth. At least the British Monarchy is willing to listen to popular opinion. The US is only interested in its business and foreign interest, and so is China. It's good to be independent, but outside of a larger organization like the EU, an alliance with the British Commonwealth, or Pacific Democracies, a NZ Republic will be dominated.

[@bvkronenberg6786]

@@ritemolawbks8012 Americans are moving to Isolationism again. Americans are ending trade relations with China. The only American interest in NZ is tourism by Rich people.

[@ritemolawbks8012]

@@bvkronenberg6786 That's neither US foreign policy nor remotely close to being true, but if it helps you feel better making random statements, then that's your right.

[@lingguan9148]

She just wants more power.

[@1969cmp]

If you want a course in deflecting from questions in parliament question time, meet Jacinta Ardern and Justin Treadeau.

[@idenhlm]

Not sure Mrs Adern represents the true feeling of the nation, why is she getting airtime when she personally, vehemently opposes the monarchy.

[@MJ-qb5ph]

Because she is the current of the NZ pm although I hear you

[@noelgenoway9360]

Because she is right! With immigration not coming from the UK as much any more ................ the monarchy becomes less relevant in NZ, Canada and Australia!

[@_permanence]

aaah maybe because she’s the prime minister? Stupidest comment of the day goes to you 😂 👏

[@elizabethbradley4301]

Because she's always on our f'n tv, during covid she was literally on it an hour a day 6 days a week like a loony. The other day she was dressed up in some wearable arts clothes being a model on the runway the other day I don't know if she actually does a job properly. Shes been on our tv more than any other prime minister. If it's not that she's banning rubbish lol first it was plastic bags in which they still have plastic bags just with writing on them saying reuse me, people used to reuse and return the ones she banned, so not really banning plastic bags, then it was vegetable wrapping banning but still they had plastic bags for collecting veges so not really banned and last week it was a ban on takeaway containers, the takeaway shops had no clue it was totally disorganized, no warning and so they're like how are we supposed to sell our food with no containers when they are all sold out at the wholesalers, once again putting businesses in a really risky situation because then how do they sell their goods and make money. Like how much praise can one give themselves for banning individual rubbish items that could be solved once with implemented soft plastic recycling systems but instead choose to spend 360 million on television station merging which she loves being on, she's amazingly a terrible prime minister. Anything she wants to do, I can guarantee, the opposite is the best idea.

[@elizabethbradley4301]

@@noelgenoway9360 be careful what you wish for, us colonials will all come back to our indigenous lands lol 😇

[@ossianx8752]

What great thing would potentially leaving the commonwealth and/or becoming a republic achieve for any member nation? What does becoming a republic do for a nation or its people that it cannot do already? Or is it just pure optics?

[@Korijenkins1414]

I believe it’s pure optics

[@NyanyiC]

For citizens of poorer countries, you get scholarships (ie wealth that was stolen from your ancestors)

[@petelosuaniu]

You do realise 80% of the Commonwealth are Republics right? Becoming a republic doesn’t mean leaving the Commonwealth.

[@Ltuhkeeo]

Not what becoming a republic would entail. Being a member of the commonwealth and having the king as head of state are not the same thing. Removing the king as head of state, i.e becoming a republic, wouldn't make NZ leave the commonwealth. Countries like South Africa and India are in the commonwealth and are republics for instance.

[@dennislosee]

@@NyanyiC it wasn’t stolen it was conquered. Just like every other piece of land on this earth except for the poles. The same thing happened in England, you don’t hear the English asking for anything from the Scandinavia country’s for when they pillaged and murdered the English country side then took the crown. This world is never going to move forward until people put the past behind them. I’m a marionette Lebanese, my great grandfather was worked to death by an Turkish prince because they needed his mule. My family had to pay taxes just to practice our religion for close to a millennia. No one owes me anything. If we can’t move past the past how are we going to create a better future? The world was a shitty place for a long time, most of its existence. But to truly make this world a better place every one needs to just get over the past treat each other with respect and stop holding grudges. This life is what you make it.

[@nz3901]

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!

[@michaelhuggins8513]

I do not understand why the British feel so right to leave the EU but those same people feel offended by countries that want to leave the commonwealth???

[@tm502010]

So true!!

[@boristheblade2255]

Not all of us you're more then welcome to do one

[@br2431]

100

[@grandaddyc]

The headline is misleading, The word "says" indicates present time. This was a past remark in days gone by. Jacinda they are out to get you.

[@headmondronary2127]

Days gone by? What the hell 2 days ago! If NZ was to go to a republic don't you think that's something the general public should have a say in? Or does Jacinda know best for all of us? Statements like that show an arrogant attitude to democracy and a severe attitude towards a dictatorship.

[@LillyVega]

Our government in New Zealand can’t organise a piss up in a brewery.

[@grandaddyc]

It,s a long standing tradition.

[@asiatravel2010]

@@grandaddyc Mostly filled with Labour Governments, should add. There have only been 2-3 National governments in the last 20 years. The rest, like our budget, is firmly in the red.

[@agfromheaven566]

@@asiatravel2010 Communist red. She is a bigtime idol of Xi jin Ping.

[@mnorth1964]

Jacinda, the Queen of Spin.

[@donaldelley620]

She rehearsed all her lines prior, a fake.

[@barefootonasandybeach638]

Ardern has a nasty habit of making such statements whilst away from New Zealand. She is a trained spin doctor and will deny she made any such statements when she returns home. Her party’s popularity is in free fall so anything.. including changing her hairstyle.. is an effort to keep her front of mind to the NZ electorate. My main concern right now is that she chose the eve of QEII’s funeral to utter such rubbish. NZ will still recognise the Monarch as head of state in a century from now. God save the King.

[@asiatravel2010]

She is wearing it up, next step cut it short, next step she is sitting beside Helen Clarke at the UN ruling NZ in the shadows from her chair in New York just like Helen was in the early days of 2017 when Jacinda was first elected.

[@amandamitchell8894]

I totally agree with you, I noticed the hairstyle too, she's so fake..I think in NZ we're all pretty much "over her!!"

[@norbitcleaverhook5040]

She was asked by the host. Was she supposed to lie about her opinion?

[@penelopelucas4973]

I agree with you

[@barefootonasandybeach638]

Nor it, she was here to represent New Zealand not to tout for a republic. Inappropriate time and place.

[@neilstuarr2278]

I wouldn't hold your breath.

[@Terry.W]

How is the two tier society going Jacinda ??

[@trishab6220]

Its still broken! Taking away all the restrictions and mandates is not even a band aide..

[@rideawhiteswantrex]

The King's Guard mounted had a hard time keeping Jacinda Ardern from the feedbags meant for their horses.....

[@martinlarkin8066]

What a pathetic childish comment!

[@MrDewanchand]

😃

[@andrewrobinson2690]

Kiwi here. Thanks for everything Britain, we were a young country but we’re ready now to stand on our own two feet. The King is well loved but in my opinion there’s no practical sense to having your ruler living 15,000km away. It’ll happen at some point, just a matter of when

[@richlee509]

If nz got attacked then it would be prudent to have the back of the UK 🇬🇧

[@andrewrobinson2690]

@@richlee509 since 1840 no country has battled with New Zealand. All I can think of is France and the rainbow warrior, but other than that all Kiwi deaths in international conflict have been from fighting for Britain. I see it as being the other way round

[@andrewrobinson2690]

@@Stopanimalabuse34 relevant to the video though isn’t it?

[@iHusk]

She looks more and more like Olivia Colman every day.

[@Celisar1]

Not one bit

[@RobertLewis-el9ub]

Not sure why you would travel to the funeral of your monarch and then start spruiking your becoming a republic before she is even in the ground. You just can't take the politics out of a politician - lol.

[@zet99darius87]

Then why send invitation?

[@janicesmith8946]

She was asked

[@Singingwhales]

Jacinda demonstrating her integrity and how to respond calmly, respectfully and with intelligence despite the reporters questions and manner of questioning! 😅

[@chrisharrison1257]

She has no integrity. She has sold out the people of nz. She got rich out of the Covid pandemic.

[@shadowbanned5164]

She mentions Maori being indigenous New Zealanders.....they arent...She even compared herself to the Queen at one point...Did you even listen to her?

[@marktrepka4805]

Integrity? You obviously know nothing of the NZ political climate.

[@penelopelucas4973]

She has absolutely no integrity

[@nioengland]

Hoss chops does not deserve any affiliation with the UK.. but what really matters is what the people of NZ want

[@daxtynminn3415]

Republics>>>>>Monarchy

[@mikehutchison4892]

Been living alone for long ? I wonder why.

[@nioengland]

@@mikehutchison4892 who me??.. LOL.. i would love the chance to be left alone shows what you know

[@231lghtwrkerbrntout]

Alot of kiwis don't agree with her and just want to pay respect,she has a big mouth and should be voted out

[@srikandiwarion1422]

exactly!

[@dustcircle]

So pretty and brilliant

[@2410-s9l]

Yeah the interviewer is. Pity about Aadern

[@greatwhite9428]

Sounds like you're into beastiality 🐴

[@Joseph-wo3tr]

Wot a disgrace! Im a new Zealander and she doesn't speak for me!! She is a prime minister on her way out... she is very outa touch of the people of new Zealand!

[@meaowsandwhistles]

gosh Jacinda looks like a young princess Anne here

[@UnusualOscar]

Yeah, she sounds like sweet soul. Her smile is elegant

[@csaw200]

Get out of her Stink Teke you simpering folk

[@penelopelucas4973]

She FAKE. It's meaningless words there is no substance to this woman

[@boristheblade2255]

i suppose anne is a man as well

[@PedroHenrique-lg4cr]

When a politician says he wants to abolish the Monarchy, what he really wants is to have in his hands a power that belongs to the King, but a politician never has the same sense of responsibility as a Monarch.

[@avocado4662]

King has no power. Zilch, zero.

[@philcollins4520]

Not that smart are you.

[@malopephasha5341]

@@avocado4662 he has power he Just doesn't use it

[@wil5448]

if we became a republic we’d be so cringe

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

Why?

[@philcollins4520]

No you wouldn't be the laughing stock of the world, just a suck hole colony and the world knows it.

[@boristheblade2255]

You'll be ok you're just a tiny country who know body bothers or even thinks of

[@stevieframe]

She is so bloody nice. And doesn't mean it.

[@babblo1389]

Yea. Commonwealth is in the bin now. Even Scotland leaving

[@jmcc2275]

@@babblo1389 hopefully. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stevieframe]

@@babblo1389 no we aren't!!

[@stevieframe]

@@jmcc2275 in yer dreams

[@kaymcintyre8013]

This is just what Jacinda Ardern wants so she is saying it will happen. In reality New Zealanders have mixed feelings about this and there's no real drive to change the status quo.

[@asiatravel2010]

But she "speaks for New Zealand". Did you get that? A PM with 30% approval ratings thinks she still "speaks for New Zealand". Okay.

[@penelopelucas4973]

@@warwoods agreed she has done nothing but smile for the camera and look ernest but it's all empty words

[@RebekkaHay]

And so it begins 🙌🏻

[@YoMateo.]

Whoever's reading this, i pray that whatever you're going through gets better and whatever you're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen

[@ppo2424]

Same to you

[@randyschwaggins]

Prince Andrew says thank you

[@kevinbalfour1728]

What gives her the right to say that New Zealand will become a Republic? It's not her choice! It's up to the people of New Zealand. She's on her last legs as Prime Minister and will most likely be voted out next year and good riddance to her?

[@JG-us9lu]

Spot she thinks she is Hilter

[@philcollins4520]

You are a sheep.

[@thepointlesstroll5702]

I don’t think so Jacinta

[@Andrew170645]

Omg the drivel !

[@tolahornottolah2190]

NZ a republic, that’s Jacinda’s course, not necessarily the NZ public. It might be a dream of yours, maybe not ours.

[@lynnhubbard844]

she said the complete opposite

[@pita3908]

wasn't it National party call to go Republic, they tried to change the flag and iit flopped.

[@KiwiImpactSaint]

What will become of the Treaty if the Crown is no more in the political formula? Republic is not a solution to the problems we currently have.

[@grandaddyc]

There is little coercion from the crown and it,s been that way for a coupe of generations. We are our own dog. The question is to me irrelevant, except perhaps the devil you know is better than the one you dont.

[@fraserwilson9852]

She let NZ down didn't do what she promised and ran away from her position of prime minister.Nothing she says hapoens so dont hold your breath

[@carlapilbro1344]

remember that advice people, YOU JUST GET ON WITH IT 🤔

[@heidinapflin2582]

She is getting on with it for sure - destruction of our country and our people!!!

[@Kamikaziiiii]

Keen for Australia to follow suit.

[@philcollins4520]

Yep be proud and become republic's not suck hole colony's and laughing stock of the world. I have traveled the planet we are the laughing stock.

[@lucystewart5628]

That's not how I view Australia and I am from the UK. You are certainly not a laughing stock. We are proud that you and NZ are part of the commonwealth and don't want you to leave

[@Orange-4688]

I've noticed that when's there is a world event ardern dresses in a similar style to those effected. In this world event she has decided to mimic Princess Anne's look

[@dicekiwi]

Yep, total fraud our worst PM ever.

[@NA-sj9jy]

I thought it was an Anne Boleyn look lol so close.

[@Outsider-fu9nw]

Monarchy brings stability against politicians. Politicians don't want the best for the people.

[@yetidodger6650]

any examples?

[@Big_Garf]

But unelected monarchs living off the tax payer dole do? Give me a break. Respect to the queen, not relishing in anyone’s passing, but get a grip, boot licker

[@bruhlewis9508]

@@yetidodger6650 none, it’s just one of the made-up excuses that monarchist crayon chewers use to justify their stupid, outdated system

[@LillyVega]

She does not represent New Zealand.

[@grandaddyc]

You say, Democracy is a overated concept? How about Fascism then? 'Make NZ great' Ther,s a overseas politician that would jump at the chance at this point in time.

[@LillyVega]

@@grandaddyc rather I think having a constitutional monarchy holding a government to account is a good think. I wouldn’t trust this current government to organise a sausage sizzle.

[@asiatravel2010]

@@grandaddyc She is rated with a 30% approval rating, her party not much more than that. That is totalitarianism.

[@grandaddyc]

@@LillyVega Nah, Yea, Constitutional monarchy, does not seem to want to interfere, both sides seem to agree on that. It seems the same in Aus. Yea. I will not criticize any one wanting to hold politicians feet to the fire. I am a Jacinda fan but reality reminds me she is a politician.

[@johndonwood4305]

You know what? I'm a republican but I'd happily keep the monarchy if NZ could ditch Ardern.

[@browncapri1996]

If New Zealand will become a Republic, what will make this country more prosperous or vice versa, this will be the focus of any concept that will be introduced to the people in the next leadership for a better future that the point.

[@lisamirako1073]

@ Brown Capri: Why do you think declaring a republic would make New Zealand more prosperous? It does not seem logical to me. But perhaps you have a comprehensible explanation.

[@reneejones5675]

@Gabriel Torres technically true,

[@truthsupporter4119]

Do you mean like the Republic of North Korea? Orthe Republic of China?

[@browncapri1996]

@@truthsupporter4119 Nah matey, non of them.

[@truthsupporter4119]

@@browncapri1996 Because that's what the World Economic Forum wants and Jacinda is a member of the World Economic Forum.

[@moeroahapuku5872]

Adern has lost touch with kiwis.....New Zealand will never become a Republic in her life time. Respect for the monarchy runs too deeo thanks to the efforts of our late Queen. A Queen who served the people...... Something we wish from our politicians but know its a standard they will never live up too

[@sandrafinbar]

That's for sure. I think she likes China too much. And the wearing of the head scarf when the mosque was bombed was over the top. She is a butt kisser.

[@georgemichaels9511]

Absolute idiocy.

[@ivanvillamil2764]

People have traveled from all over the world and seeing older people , disabled and children in the queue. I know is hard for the British people because she has been the only queen they know. I am glad she witnessed her Majesty’s observation of the treaty with New Zealand. Her majesty knew the world changes just like Queen Mary did at her time.

[@rossr100]

There's nothing Ardern likes more than a simpering interviewer loaded with patsy questions.

[@grandaddyc]

Patsy questions like "You once said (NZ will be a republic in my lifetime)" ?

[@missh.307]

The face of #Crazy

[@Esox_lucius316]

As a British person I would be sad to see New Zealand leave the commonwealth but if that is what they want I hope them all the best. :)

[@fracturedopal]

We wouldn’t be leaving the Commonwealth, we just wouldn’t have the King as our head of state any more. Only 15 of the Commonwealth countries do.

[@tjr-007tt]

The question is not about leaving the Commonwealth, it’s about removing the monarchy and becoming a republic which are two different things.

[@marcanderson8669]

Try looking at it this way mate: Imagine each commonwealth country as an individual, and the group of individuals as a circle of friends just like we all have. If one of that circle of friends, like us Kiwis, decides to do things a bit differently, that doesn't mean they're any less of a friend.

[@kymberly2111]

Adern is a commy idiot and very out of touch with public sentiment. she talks crap, has ruined the NZ economy, but still has the nerve to front on the world stage.

[@dicekiwi]

As a Kiwi we can`t stand this lying , hypocritical, selfish woman as our PM. She is heading for a massive defeat in the next Elec tion.

[@violaannie9]

Guess what - Jacinda doesn't speak for the rest of us!

[@jimmyxtc69]

She belongs in prison for what she did to the people of New Zealand.

[@Theguy5117]

How tacky of her to talk about republicanism at this moment

[@jrbaeronz9840]

That's what you get from an ex waitress/DJ/ socialist

[@lynnhubbard844]

she was asked

[@brynlyhunwick1862]

The pm of NZ makes me sick🤮 she has run this country into the ground. An for Clarke he is the highest paid person on the benefit fishing shows, house moving shows and now holidays on us tax paying sucker's 🤦🏼‍♂️that lady needs to focus of getting this country back up and running like it was before she got in!! She has made millions an millions sense being pm and the people that are working are saving peanuts!! You make me sick lady!!🤮

[@csaw200]

"Get it back to way it was before she got it.." you make me laugh 🤣🤣🤣

[@brynlyhunwick1862]

@@csaw200 what's funny about it?

[@brynlyhunwick1862]

@@csaw200 food was cheaper same with rent, we didn't have as many criminals? She gave people in jail the right to vote an then took away rights from honest people who handed there guns in an that made a black market for guns!!

[@csaw200]

@@brynlyhunwick1862 it's never going to happen. And if you think Labour and Jacinda can do it, your Dreamin Mate, vote for Socialists you get results like what we have here in New Zealand, their idea of Utopia.

[@brynlyhunwick1862]

@@csaw200 you said it! I no Cindy can't get this country back, she is the one who run the country into the ground 🤣🤣 that's why she needs to go!

[@Lalo_has_a_manly_Tash]

Let us jump before we are pushed & end the uncertainty now!

[@rocr62]

The legacy of the woke movement, which Saint Jacinda represents, will be a renaissance of traditional values and their institutions. The Monarchy will not only survive it will gain popularity. Sure some countries will become republics but my guess is that more developed nations will look at alternatives, strengthen their constitutions, and evolve their relationship to the crown in order to maintain their historical continuity and memory.

[@ajpat9620]

Woke movement and cancel culture be condemned.

[@tomgl6684]

I might not agree with a lot of Ardern's positions, including her republicanism, but she sounds a hell of a lot more pleasant to deal with than you.

[@_permanence]

@@tomgl6684 exactly. The trolls feel confused and threatened by a leader who exalts values of kindness and respect.

[@pita3908]

explain what is the legacy of woke movement?? what does that mean?

[@pita3908]

@@tomgl6684 even Ardern knows NZ stance on going republic, she not got going to push it cos she wont win, but there were calls even before she was PM to change the flag and leave the commonwealth..