Why New Zealand Sent Money, Equipment And Training To Ukraine's Army - PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern shares the conversation she had with President Zelensky after her country donated money and military supplies to help Ukraine push back Russia's invasion. Stick around for more from New Zealand's Prime Minister! #Colbert #NewZealand #JacindaArdern
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[@zeldalady]

I can’t believe they didn’t comment on the fact that Neve’s briefcase is labeled “Prime Miniature”. ❤️

[@discodiscordia]

omg how cute!!!! 🥰 Thanks for mentioning it, I couldn't see it due to low vision. ❤️

[@SusanOnTVShows]

OMG! I missed that!. Have to watch again.

[@andykphoto]

That was clearly the *best* part! 😸

[@podracer35]

So dang wholesome ahhhh warms my heart

[@royalylockdup6736]

😂

[@andrewdittmar361]

"Do you watch how our government works?" "Yes."*nervous/uncomfortable smile* that made me laugh way harder than it should. Also cry a bit.

[@Eohippus100]

He should have asked "how do you want your govt to work". Co governance Jacinda style is not democracy

[@dipperdog]

Of course it's democracy. It's more of a democracy than America, since all of the citizens of NZ have representation.

[@janeryan2709]

I honestly thought she was about to say: "Works? You are really suggesting your government...works?"

[@gloin10]

@@Eohippus100 "Co governance Jacinda style is not democracy..."? So, you don't understand what parliamentary democracy is, do you?

[@red2775]

​@@gloin10 jacinda adern is just another career politician

[@chrisgoffe5048]

..wow they have a great friendship she visits him all the time ..prayers from New Zealand 🇳🇿 USA

[@mirandahotspring4019]

I am so proud to be a Kiwi

[@durzoblint9377]

Me too Miranda, 1000%!

[@pianoman4967]

And me! A great example of a "human" politician. Mother first then leader. Love her!

[@fatwombat2611]

I am not a Kiwi but am growing Feijoas. Can I join your club ? Seems to be such a loving vibe in this chat.

[@pianoman4967]

@@fatwombat2611 Welcome! Trouble is I'm about to hit the pit! Well 'go to bed' might be better. I'll check in tomorrow tho.

[@johns1600]

Maybe Google your child poverty rate and response to China

[@alex35agm]

She could never be a politician in America because she's intelligent, humane and actually cares about her country .

[@jd190d]

We have those, AOC, Porter, Warren, they just aren't in a position to make big changes.

[@niklasaskham4208]

As a New Zealander, you can keep her. Good luck with that

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Keep her. Fact - Auckland was rocked by five shootings, including four in one hour in the past 24 hours. Fifteen to 20 ram raids are being reported each week across the country by members of the Dairy and Business Owners Group. Yet useless Jacinda is over there gloating like usual in her smug woke bubble with her elites. Please stay in the USA

[@gregnz1]

@@niklasaskham4208 oh look, a sad National party Troll, Bill English lost get over it camper,

[@sunseeker9581]

we want her in the uk too. Our politicians are useless.

[@traceybee1409]

As an Aussie we have a lot of kiwis here, their morals and values are respect, family and community. They all have massive families who care for each other 🥰

[@calsmyth4483]

It's a brilliant country (my favorite in the world in fact!) but you're romanticising it far too much... Kiwis are just like any other developed and broadly civilised society - most are good, some are amazing, some are awful. And they don't all have "massive families"! Most have normal sized families who treat each other just like any other normal family would.

[@ava5ava]

Tracey you are now an honary Kiwi

[@nsaurabh25]

Why it's not a part of Australia?

[@jojob5170]

I agree Tracy. I’m an Aussie Music teacher, and my Māori students make my day, every day

[@jeringatai3156]

@@nsaurabh25 Because New Zealand was founded before Australia. NSW did try and claim New Zealand by placing its own government there but it didnt take.

[@AnnaLizzyRose]

Like a good leader she's going to stay out of another countries politics. I feel like our political system in New Zealand is far more streamlined. Anyway, I really like what Ukraine's Prime Minister said about it's not about big or small, it's about those who react and those who don't. It's not about size, it's about values and standing together.

[@johndonwood4305]

You fool, Ardern is handing over everything to China. Ardern's an alumni of Schwab's Global Future leader program. What are you talking about?

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Her values are to leave the country in a mess. Fact - Auckland was rocked by five shootings, including four in one hour in the past 24 hours. Fifteen to 20 ram raids are being reported each week across the country by members of the Dairy and Business Owners Group. Yet useless Jacinda is over there gloating like usual in her smug woke bubble with her elites. Please stay in the USA

[@gregnz1]

She is entitled to her opinion.

[@sunseeker9581]

Its great that australia has finally elected a left wing government too. Change is coming.

[@andi9161]

@@sunseeker9581 no it's bad left wing politics isn't good look up victoria and see what They've done to my home state it's a nightmare they cut funding to hospitals to give it to there police after all you can protest for black lifes matter but Anti government lockdowns Forced mandates curfews And the fact People can't go on holidays or work because if it dispite the fact 90% are vaxed is ridiculous

[@scottieapplseed]

"Prime Miniature" had me rolling 🤣

[@luckylukekansai9594]

A politician who comes across as humble and human isn't something one sees everyday! History will be kind on you PM Arden and you will shine along President Zelenski of Ukraine as the standout exemplary country leaders of this volatile time in history. I'm a long time expat but you make me damn proud to be a Kiwi! Ko koe te whakapehapeha o to iwi. Ko te hiahia kia pai to haerenga i runga i te whakaaro pai o to tatou iwi

[@Sindollx666x]

What does that mean at the end? Is it Maori? It's interesting coz it reminds me of Hawaiian. I was born in Hawaii myself. I also became fascinated by Kiwis/ New Zealand and the Maori back in about 1991 when I befriended a girl from New Zealand in my class who opened my eyes to its majesty, this was about a decade before Lord Of the Rings made more people (specifically Americans notorious for being ignorant of the world) became aware of your beautiful country. In the early 1990s I was in line for a ride at Disneyland and the woman behind me in line was talking with another guest. I was about 13 or 14 and I out of nowhere turned and asked her if she was from New Zealand because I recognized her accent. I thought I might have to reattach her jaw for her. She was absolutely floored this young American girl not only knew of NZ, but RECOGNIZED HER ACCENT!! It was great!

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

@@Sindollx666x Yes it is Maori 🇳🇿

[@simonmcleish2002]

Yess, she reacted into getting nz into a war with Russia, we the people did not vote on this at all, a decision voted 100% favored by all parties, send nz taxpayer dollars, material aid, intelligence aid, to help continue a war, to continue killing people, bravo. Some of NZ citizens like me are anti-war, advocates of peace, denouce both sides, calling for ceasefire and a return to a state of peace and discussion to resolve the conflict.

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

@@D.E._Sarcarean on what basis do you attribute such qualities on Hitler?

[@royalylockdup6736]

Humble and charismatic? U fancy a bit of nazism do u?

[@stuartmunro2474]

NZ rolled a natural 20 when we got Jacinda.

[@MyDaveq]

Hello from new zealand

[@himabratadas1577]

New Zealanders are the most polite and decent cricketers..they always play the game in the right spirit..fitting that they have a PM like Jacinda..love from India❤️❤️

[@michaelheliotis5279]

We have to compensate for the debauched scumbaggery of the Australian cricketers. 🤣🤣🤣

[@nahzewilliams5912]

@@michaelheliotis5279 haha aint that the truth!!! Kia Ora to that

[@bridiemcloughlin8326]

Haha ... This could be talking about cricket or it could be talking about life. That's the beauty of the "just not cricket phrase". Love it!! Thankyou from NZ

[@davidhart1118]

@@bridiemcloughlin8326 when it comes to cricket 🏏 everyone hates Australia 😟 My country has made some poor decisions during games over the last little while and now have a bit of a bad reputation and it's totally justified around the cricket world 🙋🏻

[@robertbehan9186]

It seems as though their social construct (I had to look it up) values life and community over wealth and power in New Zealand. In the US too many still think that money can make you happy. They don't realize that it is far better to give than to receive. HEY! Wouldn't it be great if it politicians cared more about human life, instead of thinking bout they can make more money from the current situation 😓

[@MamaTeaTree]

Nice to see she's more appricated there than many back here. Love you my Jacinda 💚🥝🤙

[@luvbite1]

As a fellow Kiwi, sadly I agree that this is true......

[@leeannodonnell]

The way some people speak about her is disgusting. I know it hasn't been easy over the last two years but the swift action her government took saved thousands of lives. No other country can say the same.

[@johnlewis9158]

@@leeannodonnell On the other hand you could just as easily say the people who defend her are morons.

[@NZSUBZERO]

@@PissToke If only these people knew huh 🤦🏻‍♂

[@MK-oc4gt]

@@PissToke A lot of bots from outside NZ also, perhaps most even.

[@gangstarapmademedoit1]

Literally on the flight leaving NZ as a tourist.. I miss it already.

[@necieau2700]

I had to leave at the the beginning of the lockdowns. I'm looking forward to finishing my trip there

[@skittles696]

You're more than welcome back, we love Germans

[@gangstarapmademedoit1]

@@skittles696 Germans?!?! Am I missing something

[@skittles696]

@@gangstarapmademedoit1 Woahhh I was definitely meant to reply to someone else 😂😂 my bad bro

[@johnm9370]

Come back to visit us again, mate!

[@mearip6116]

2023 is the NZ election...I will vote for her again...coz she helped me and my family through difficult time during pandemic and through hard times in finance...we had support through wage subsidies that the government has set up...and now unemployment is low but things are expensive in NZ due to the world economy hitting rock bottom...but NZ isnt perfect but we are surviving

[@JK_Clark]

I don't imagine *anyone* looking in from outside NZ would argue with you; take advantage of having a wonderful PM to vote for, here in the UK it's been decades since we have. Fortunately, this high inflation thing should have gone within a year or so. That's according to the Bank of England, and we do tend to have better bankers more often than not in the UK.

[@BartvG88]

Is eating a kiwi over there considered cannibalism?

[@JK_Clark]

@@BartvG88 Fruit, bird, or person?

[@BartvG88]

@@JK_Clark Yes

[@TheMelancholicWriter]

@@BartvG88 Mix all 3 and it’s a delicacy mate.

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

Jacinda Ardern is a perfect role model for world leaders and people aspiring to leadership.

[@davidsmythe794]

Absolutely not!

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

@@davidsmythe794 Jacinda Ardern IS an exceptional person. An outstanding role model for meaningful, purposeful leadership meant to HELP people. No doubt about it!

[@Euro.Patriot]

@@kerrylynnparsons9441 She was making fun of other leaders when they fucked up with the first wave of covid but NZ got raped by the second.

[@brianwalsh1401]

@@Matt-il8zz Probably what passes for an intelligent response for you.

[@niklasaskham4208]

Less leadership more dictatorship

[@skux0146]

That woman is what you call a public servant! THEY EXIST, WHO WOULD HAVE BELIEVED THAT????🤔🤔

[@jackielone1035]

You have no idea what she’s doing to her country along with the green party psychopaths.

[@yellowwasprakija2869]

🤮🤮🤮

[@sarahg3267]

What a lovely, intelligent, eloquent human being.

[@sarahg3267]

I MEANT ELOQUENT OH NO 😂 thank you for your bratty reply 😋 - truly, I am a writer for fox sake.

RE: Ukraine... Indeed, it's not a matter of how small or big. It's that you reacted. You contributed. We will stand together until it ends! Well said Jacinda!!

[@kentl7228]

I liked that too but I think that a complimentary sentence could have been said about the USA. They may have reacted slowly but still politically unanimously and for the correct side.

[@halfalligator6518]

@@kentl7228 I think the world over already knows how important USA is in backing Ukraine. That's just a given. Us smaller countries like to complain a lot when USA get the policing wrong (just like when every day police mess up), but it's when mental criminals like Putin run rampant that we realize we're super glad to even have a police force. Don't you worry... most people appreciate USA standing up for democracy against Putin. I just hope they continue to and they don't slide back into crazytown next election.

[@kentl7228]

@@halfalligator6518 Fair enough. I think the USA can have some credit for once, they are usually endlessly criticised and I would prefer my PM be a little gracious there. Yes, I am not from the USA.

[@sal7t5]

Mark my words. Without more US intervention the war in Ukraine will last for years. EU will only partake so much because they are reliant on Russian gas.

[@halfalligator6518]

@@kentl7228 Europe are partaking though. Not as much as USA of course but their combined efforts are a huge help - especially the UK.

[@autumnstarrs]

Man, to live in a country that would elect a person like her as a leader would be a dream.

[@sonfar830]

She was made leader of the opposition party just eight weeks prior to the election after which she was eventually installed as PM.

[@brent002211]

@@sonfar830 you mean elected not installed with mmp that is how it works

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Yeah. Why I left the US. Fairly centrist government here with it's fair share of problems. But not so divided as to cause the issues we have seen in the States.

[@sonfar830]

@@brent002211 No, I mean installed. The 2017 election did not make her PM outright. She made a coalition govt with NZ First making Winston Peters Deputy PM. For the 2020 election she was straight up elected to the role.

[@evieasterwynauthor]

It's not perfect, and we have many issues just like other countries. But we are a peaceful nation and live in relative safety compared to the US. Also, Jacinda has had a lot to deal with during her time in government, so I am glad she was at the helm to see us through.

[@ivorysamoan]

I'm a National voter (not Aderns party), and even I am in tears how proud I am of how she speaks from the heart. Monetary policy aside, she's an awesome person.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

She is eh? I am a Yank that can vote here in NZ and I shift my vote depending on who is representing. Though we don't always agree, we certainly get along. Jacinda said it best; we are a pragmatic bunch.

[@alyshill5256]

Love this ❤️so much respect for people who have different views but can still show respect 🙏

[@mpore14]

Everybody can tell how articulate she is. That is something to be admired

[@the_quadracorn]

I never understood "articulate" as a compliment. Pretty sure being articulate is like... An absolute minimum requirement for any politician in NZ. Anyone with an education should be articulate.

[@sonfar830]

@@the_quadracorn it should be a minimum requirement but then we have Luxon.

[@the_quadracorn]

@@sonfar830 well I mean... He's articulate. A dumb Nat Puppet, but he's articulate. Lol

[@dee_dee_place]

@@the_quadracorn To me, articulate means: Your thoughts are conveyed in a crystal clear manner. How many times do we hear people speak & we are left with more questions than before they even spoke... that drives me crazy. Articulate (verb): express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently.

[@the_quadracorn]

@@dee_dee_place yeah that definition is definitely the bare minimum for leadership

[@scottrowe533]

I will watch Jacinda Ardern anytime, on any American television show (or any foreign TV show I can receive). She is so genuine, so polite, so sincere and thoughtful, and so very committed to giving the citizens of New Zealand the best and safest quality of life possible, that I cannot imagine a better contemporary national leader. Every politician across the world should be as honest, and real, and truthful as Ms. Ardern is. Thank you, Stephen, for having her back on the show, and for showing America's pathetic politicians how their work should be properly done. 👏💯👍

[@simonfleming886]

Sadly the scourge of extreme right wing philosophies has also graced us in NZ and they certainly are the squeaky wheel that demand attention. Jacinda's time will sadly end at the hand of these dangerous groups and their dirty money. Hopefully the new young generation can overwhelm the terrible practices of the right going into the future.

[@mereanastevens7843]

You obviously haven’t watched any of her many interviews. Look for them (research) because she lies like no one I have heard before.

[@simonfleming886]

@@mereanastevens7843 All politicians lie, fact! I watch everything, the good, bad, and ugly, from all corners. The distinguishing difference is that you could call hers little white lies compared to the rights, calculated dangerous lies

[@zzzELEVENzzz]

She is far from honest, she is just a convincing liar

[@dipperdog]

Wow, this video has dragged out the alt-right extremists, lying to attack Jacinda because she is their #1 enemy. That's how you know Jacinda is doing the right thing. Poor little extremists sure do hate her!

[@kotahikainga4124]

To think she takes work home to work on overnight. I hope she takes a rest once in a while she’s had to deal with so many major events that most parties/leaders would never have to deal with in their term. Done a solid job despite the setbacks and made the right decision even when it led to hate hurled her way. Major respect.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

You are kidding. Comrade Jacinda spewing more nonsensical claptrap while shootings, lawlessness and ram raids explode back here in NZL. Liberalism is causing insanity

[@RedDeadPandaGaming]

Couldn't of said it better myself, regardless of what has happened I don't 5hin NZ would have weathered the storms as well without her, even though I didn't vote for her myself I still think she she has done an amazing job, could we say the same thing if we were in her shoes

[@evieasterwynauthor]

I remember early on in her time in government, her partner Clark Gayford was interviewed (can't remember where, it was a while back) and he commented on the fact that she took a while to relax at night, and was often chatting to him about decisions she'd made, and whether she had chosen to do the right things, or whether there were other options she could have consideted. Showed me that she clearly cares about how her decisions affect New Zealanders, and that she spent a lot of time trying to choose the correct path to give the best options to us. I've always admired that about her.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

@@RedDeadPandaGaming What amazing job has she done except talk waffle??? Farmers and business are treated like criminals, Maori are causing apartheid, shootings, violence and ram raids are increasing. Kiwi build is a joke. Homelessness and cost of living increasing, hospitals are a joke, We lose nurses and talented young people to Australia- what has she actually done?

[@RedDeadPandaGaming]

@@Brucemcleod2345 I didn't vote for her or her policies, but you try rangling a country full of different ppl with with different opinions and different priorities... This country needs to come together and we don't do that by focusing on ourselves, but by doing the right thing

[@luvbite1]

I watch this and struggle to comprehend why The NZ Government is dropping in the polls and now lags behind the opposition. This is exactly the type of leader I want for my country. To see the real emotion cracking through the surface when Jacinda started talking about what is happening in Ukraine is genuine- and what I want to see from my PM.

[@evieshore3270]

​@@nova-caine yes but these problems are in nearly every country right now and it's the quality of the leaders of those countries that will determine how they weather these trying times .

[@retardtiger]

We have the same problem in Scotland but it’s clouded by the venom from anti independence political parties and press including the BBC, but… no government can achieve its targets 100%, ever. Our First Minister is lauded by other countries as one of the best politicians right now. The public still votes for her party after 15 years in power, we will be and independent country soon, I’m sure of it.

[@JubJub817]

@@nova-caine Maybe move overseas and you will see how much better things are. NOT!

[@aimee-leighkelly2906]

@@evieshore3270 Because the people in our country are blaming HER directly for the problems that countries all over the world are facing. There is also a large group of anti-vax people who were against the mandates she put in. It sucks you can’t blame her for the going ons of the world but people certainly are and that’s why I doubt she will win in the next election but fingers crossed

[@bfk1970]

@@nova-caine As a fellow kiwi I find these arguments silly and short sighted. Unlike other countries, we didn't sacrifice our elderly and infirm so that wealthy people and corporations could continue to make profits. Many thousands of people-including my mum, are still alive after more than 2 years of pandemic because of the good decisions of our PM and government.

[@flangekiwi]

#ChuffedKiwi here. Very thankful for the leadership of my Prime Minister and her team. #WahineToa 💚🌻💚

[@handsome_man69]

New Zealand to Australia, is like Canada is to the USA. We (in Australia) are kind of jealous how friendly and progressive they are.

[@LtW00dy]

naaaah...with all it's flaws Australia is still very much aligned with NZ and with most developed countries. USA on the other hand likes to hold hands with the third world.

[@belladonnatook8851]

@@LtW00dy Oh, sooo NOT!!

[@gem2490]

I've quite often heard Canadians say...."We are the apartment above the crackhouse!"

[@jammin_maestro]

Can we pls borrow her to be my country's PM? Seriously she alone will put our government to shame 🤣

[@jammin_maestro]

@Trorty 🇺🇦 wait what? Seriously your country has one of the best covid management strategies that might only be rivaled by Taiwan. Yeah haters gotta hate 🤦‍♂️

[@nekolalia3389]

We (🇦🇺) had dibs but we don’t need her nearly as much now. 😊

[@mereanastevens7843]

Keep her!

[@cashewnut2539]

As a kiwi who has lived through her "leadership" you are welcome to her, no need to return her thanks

[@Rage_Harder_Then_Relax]

@@cashewnut2539 I bet you're a Reich Whinger.

[@Alice_Tiburcio]

The way she casually said "It's just the work I need to do overnight." while showing a massive briefcase of documents

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

And Neve's reaction when Neve gets her briefcase probably mirrors her mother's...big sigh....

[@Alice_Tiburcio]

@@JohnSmith-yv6eq That's what I thought too! She must have seen Jacinda doing that at least once

[@richardsavage6981]

You live next door to Canada, and you have to ask a New Zealander how parliamentary governments work?

[@belladonnatook8851]

@Richard Savage. I was trying SO HARD not to say it!!!! Thank you!!

[@gem2490]

since Ive been in Canada I've quite often heard the saying .... "Canada is the apartment above the crackheads!!" I laughed the first time I heard this but now.....well!!

[@simonfleming886]

I just want to say to all who aren't Kiwis. NZ is by no means perfect but we sure as hell punch above our weight. Proud to be a KIWI

[@ic1843]

NZ is so amazing and the country is beautiful beyond belief! You should be proud!

[@MK-oc4gt]

I C Come back and see us then! Border is open, so what are you waiting for? I'll put the kettle on! 😉❤️

[@bobbyray464]

more like punching toddlers lmao

[@laughingoutloud5742]

Yeah you do!! I wish I could immigrate to your amazing country and people ❤️

[@MrJimmy1953]

Brilliant. Simply brilliant. Common sense humanity.

[@shadowboy23]

Lol she isn't kind .. I almost lost my job as I didn't comply with her policy, potentially another 100k kiwis did .. she used police brutality to silence people who went against her, who beat the elderly and woman, sprayed pepper spray in childrens eyes. I'm shocked that she used exactly, if not worse methods than Justin Trudeau and no one paid attention 😞. Perhaps she censored her own violent actions from social media lol

[@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

[@NeilJR]

New Zealand (and Australia) have been sending ‘help’ to conflicts on the other side of the world for over a century.

[@drsatan9617]

Yep 👍

[@akadacat]

And been examples of how it should be done.

[@bernardwalden6884]

Very well said. It's not the size, rather the value in ones ability to assist; and standing together until it ends, regarding. Ukraine. ☘️

[@99redballoons54]

I believe everything the media tell me to. Only the recent media highlights are factual. The information that is repeated over and over on msm, is the only truth. History and past lies and actions from people with vested interests in creating conflicts, should have no bearing on what is considered to be the TRUTH. JACINDA has told us what to believe. She is the only politician in the history of the world that is 100% honest

[@99redballoons54]

Jacinda told us that the unvaccinated people were spreading the virus 🙄. It must be true. Mandates kept us safe from the flu. People only die, if they are unvaccinated

[@99redballoons54]

Law abiding gun owners in NZ are prohibited from owning semiautomatic firearms unless you are on the government pay roll. We are very happy to finance fully automatic firearms to complete strangers in Ukraine, no questions asked. There should be no need for background checks or any safety training. Ukraine has never had any accusations of corruption, and the militant nazi looking people are really nice guys who want to treat the Russian speaking Ukrainian people with dignity and respect

[@peterslegers6121]

I like her humane gesture against tyranny. Peace to Ukraine.

[@ruslan_riazantsev]

@@99redballoons54 As a formerly russian speaking Ukrainian I assure you there are no nazis in Ukraine. But what do I know, I think putin's trolls like you know everything better! Hope your allowance is enough to bribe your conscience.

[@Biotoze]

PM Jacinda Ardern is when the political leader is actually a civil servant and does everything with the people in mind. They had the best response to Covid-19.

[@ThatNewZealandGuy]

So great that her opinion polls have steadily been declining because most of us are fed up with her.

[@davidsmythe794]

You clearly dont live here. Shes an incompetent nightmare

[@Phoenixdark1]

@@ThatNewZealandGuy I guess you've shown me that some New Zealander's are as dumb as Americans. That's too bad. Would you say that you're the equivalent to a trump supporter over here?

[@dennishopper1410]

@@ThatNewZealandGuy speak for yourself pal

[@leeannodonnell]

@@ThatNewZealandGuy You don't speak for this Kiwi dude

[@liamcalder1115]

I'm so proud the have her as my prime minister

[@dncjtc]

Our government officials could learn a lot from Jacinda Ardem and New Zealand on how to do public service.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Fact - Auckland was rocked by five shootings, including four in one hour in the past 24 hours. Fifteen to 20 ram raids are being reported each week across the country by members of the Dairy and Business Owners Group. Yet useless Jacinda is over there gloating like usual in her smug woke bubble with her elites. Please stay in the USA

[@niklasaskham4208]

How to lie and manipulate?

[@rabbit251]

America never used to this way. Go back about 20 years to the likes of Ted Kennedy and both parties prided themselves on how they worked together to get things done. The rise of social media is what has changed the US. As pointed out, they have the parliamentary system of government which generally is more effective than the US system. The problem is their system everything could fracture so much that there are too many parties so it's impossible to make a coalition and nothing gets done like in Italy sometimes. But Canada came up for a fix for that by having people rank their votes so only the top parties gain power.

[@sunseeker9581]

Yeah she's been a great leader.

[@karenbray1370]

We love her!

[@burnyizland]

Everything she says makes so much sense! New Zealand's place in the world is to be this shining example of what the rest of us could, and should, aspire to.

[@johndonwood4305]

That's aiming quite low. Sad.

[@johnm9370]

@@johndonwood4305 what nation is aspirational in your opinion?

[@JGold-cu5mo]

@@johndonwood4305 You a sad kiwi John? Thats sad!

[@dipperdog]

@@JGold-cu5mo John Donwood is a Trump cultist, so that's why he hates Jacinda. She is the opposite of Trump in every important way. Pity poor John.

[@RainStreet7129]

I'm from New Zealand 🇳🇿🇳🇺

[@RCJonieB]

Awww the name tag on Neve's briefcase said "Prime Miniature"

[@DJames-fn3cl]

This woman brings me to tears of frustration, she just demonstrates what a leader should be, and American politics lacks all of her qualities. Instead of improving and growing and changing and learning, the deplorables in this country prefer that America flush itself down the toilet of extreme greed and idiocy.

[@ritual64]

I love Jacinda Ardern, I wish she was our president.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Take her. Fact - Auckland was rocked by five shootings, including four in one hour in the past 24 hours. Fifteen to 20 ram raids are being reported each week across the country by members of the Dairy and Business Owners Group. Yet useless Jacinda is over there gloating like usual in her smug woke bubble with her elites. Please stay in the USA

[@kentaylor2416]

Elect AOC.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

As a yank in NZ, I could not agree more.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

@@patrickvanrinsvelt4466 Meanwhile in NZL gun violence and ram raids are out of control while Chairman Arden trots around the world extolling virtuous platitudes. She has thrown our economy off a cliff and created apartheid with racial tension. Pathetic and useless leader

[@Alice_Tiburcio]

In the description of this video it says she shares a conversation she had with the President of Ukraine. When she said Prime Minister of Ukraine she really meant Prime Minister, the guy's name is Denys Shmyhal. You can have both.

[@davidbeattie4294]

I thought for a moment Stephen was going to draw the PM into a discussion regarding the US political system. She sidestepped that one with real aplomb. For all she comes across as ultra friendly and low key one would not want to take her on in a battle of wits.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Did you watch the videos of him getting picked up at the airport by Jacinda when he came to NZ? Fairly typical over here...

[@fatwombat2611]

A leader who doesnt need a telepromter at all times. Respect.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

And could read one of she had to! “person,” “woman,” “man,” “camera,” “TV,”

[@nelsonanthony1439]

Hello

[@MrBobdole4eva]

Nobody else here talking about how Neve's briefcase says Prime Miniature on it

[@frankdegroot8860]

Wow, from Christchurch New Zealand I support the National Party, in opposition to Jacinda Ardern But I am impressed, Jacinda is so human, not like a politician Also very competent Aroha nui

[@luckylukekansai9594]

well it's never too late to do the right thing mate ;)

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Yeah Frank, it is pretty easy to look across party boundaries with a person that is this amazing. Such an empathic human being.

[@Gottenhimfella]

Respect to you for not toeing the line of mindless partisan tribal affiliation, and zero-sum gamesmanship

[@cindyvelez8158]

There's only one thing you need to understand New Zealand and that is this Maori proverb: He aha te mea nui o te ao What is the most important thing in the world? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata It is the people, it is the people, it is the people Apply that thinking in every decision from law making to your interaction with your local grocer and the world will be a better place.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

The world could learn a lot from Maori mana. It's the small simple things, like respect, that the human race has forgotten about. A good dose of Whanautitanga would do a lot of good.

[@felicialightfoot2380]

Way to go, New Zealand! I also stand with Ukraine! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[@johndonwood4305]

I bet you'll stand with whomever the media tells you.

[@felicialightfoot2380]

@@johndonwood4305 that is a stupid response to an honest, legitimate show of support. I am disappointed in you.

[@johndonwood4305]

@@felicialightfoot2380 Good.

[@nelsonanthony1439]

Hello Felicia

[@ivareskesner2019]

My favourite lady in politics 👍🏻

[@joshiek7839]

Jacinda is the NZ poster girl for “I support the current thing”. Remember if it’s not coming from her it’s not the truth. Cause she’s never told a lie....

[@InVacuo]

I really don't see why you guys don't upload these in chronological order.

[@noa_is_unavailable]

watching these videos of the prime minister of my country makes me very proud. although i don’t agree with everything she and her political party do, jacinda arden has been a wonderful leader over the past few years. i’m glad to see that people from other countries appreciate her, and can hopefully work to elect their own versions in their own countries

[@someotherdude]

In looking at numerous Jacinda Ardern videos on KZbin, I notice that virtually all of them don't allow comments. That and she keeps saying she wants to police free speech

[@marial870]

The political system works like that in most democratic countries, I 'm surprised that Stephen needed to have it explained. On the other hand, I tried to wrap my head around how US political system works few times, but failed.

[@nicr4662]

The explanation was for the American audience.

[@Starsurfer74]

The US system is insane and incredibly undemocratic.

[@nelsonanthony1439]

Hello Maria

[@PaulaHowley]

She is incredible. New Zealand, you were so smart to elect her.

[@dennisf1020]

They are suffering in New Zealand. Thats not lucky. She also wasn't elected she brokered deals to get into parliament. She didnt have enough votes

[@sourpuss1612]

@@dennisf1020 Actually Dennis, she did win out right. It just shows that you non-kiwi trolls should get your facts right before you wright a total crap statement.

[@HeyMJ.]

Thank you Jacinda Ardern for an inspiring #LSSC conversation. Pragmatism’s key for effective governance. It supports econ growth, infrastructure, life quality, & freedom.🗽 #StephenColbert #JacindaArdern

[@sarcasmo57]

The US has a lot to learn from NZ. I guess we all do.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Or... Like an expat Yank...move here. Married a kiwi and have never looked back. Miss football games and hooters wings.

[@cherylsibson2529]

With better role models like PM Arden the world is better off for it, thank you New Zealand for a great example.

[@owenmersk4626]

Bolivia and Chile seem to be doing pretty well, but right wing capitalist media like cnn and cbs ignore them on purpose

[@JGold-cu5mo]

No woz. Welcome as.

[@nelsonanthony1439]

Hello Cheryl

[@picoharmotimpo]

Proud to be a NZer. What a fabulous person.

[@NewMessage]

"Do you understand how our government works?" "I believe so. * guffaws *" Yep.. that response proves she understands it perfectly. It is laughable.

[@ThePixel1983]

It's truly madness. It enforces a two party system. It doesn't even split the states' votes into however many are sent to Washington. "49% democrat? Let's send both our republican guys to Washington, there is no other way to handle it! Oh, and let's not vote on a Sunday or even a holiday so the poor are less likely to vote!"

[@MsVorpalBlade]

subtext: "Your government works?"

[@KennethStone]

I was REALLY hoping she would try to get a zinger in, something like "wait, your government actually works?!" LOL! That would've been HILARIOUS!!

[@JK_Clark]

Cheap laughs aren't her style

[@KennethStone]

@@JK_Clark Ya, true, good point.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Too much class.

[@BJBee]

It would have been hilarious 🤣 Bet she thought it too! She's constrained by her role tho.

[@MK-oc4gt]

As a Kiwi, I would have been very disappointed if she had. But, true to form, she's just too classy to go there.

[@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..............

[@YesJustice]

@@donkeybutt7884 what sense are you making about it. ....

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Umm. That's pretty much us here in NZ. We don't care as long as there is respect for your fellow citizen.

[@mf8176]

@@donkeybutt7884 Your screen name says it all. Most of us Kiwis like and respect her; love how she kept us alive during the pandemic; like how her Government responded to the economic issues surrounding the pandemic, and even though at this point National is polling slightly ahead of Labour, its over a year until the next election so plenty of time to turn that around, especially since National has a pretty weak caucus that tends to make self-inflicted goofs that turn voters off. Yes, here in New Zealand we tend to only give one party two terms then go to the opposition, but there have been exceptions so I wouldn't count out Labour in 2023. Personally, I'm proud of her representing us on the world stage.

[@KristiContemplates]

Jacinda's "Yes" 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍 Such a COMPETENT national representative, and a generosity of Leadership.

[@owenmersk4626]

Does she support Palestinian resistance to violent oppression too?

[@winx4930]

WEF PUPPET

[@ItsKarenReyes]

i want to visit New Zealand for the amazing way she speaks of it and their national treasure #brookeFraser #brookeLigertwood

[@mytexasdays1526]

😇🙂 nice interview.

[@chiangsim]

Wonderful to see her on your show!! She's an inspiration. Thank you. Do more of this!

[@harrypalmer8808]

On 3 September 1939 the British government declared war on Nazi Germany. The very same day New Zealand did likewise. The population of NZ today is approx. 5 million. Back in 1939 it was only 1.5 million. New Zealand is on the other side of the globe from Europe - they could have sat out the war but chose to get stuck in from the first day onwards. The NZ Prime Minister explained his reasons in a radio speech a short while after. He pointed out the close historical ties that existed between NZ and Britain and uttered these immortal words..... "Where she goes, we go. Where she stands, we stand". I live in the UK (Selby, North Yorkshire to be exact). In WW2 there was a bomber base nearby. At the end of the street where my mother lives there is Selby's town graveyard. In it lies a New Zealand airman who is buried a long way from home. Next to him is a Canadian and two Australians. In the next few rows are British airmen. In the Falklands War the NZ government offered to send one of their warships to the Persian Gulf to free-up a British ship for the Falklands Task Force.

[@brianbourke8859]

WW2 is a bad comparison Australia also declared on that Day. At the time the British Foreign Office controlled British Empire foreign policy. That was changed after WW2 when the Commonwealth was created.

[@ScottPothan]

Yet in 1972 Ted Heath dumped my nation and stripped me of British citizenship- for the EEC. I lived that, humiliation. In real-time in London in Croydon specifically at the Home Office. Treated as marginal scum invaders of “home”. Millions of us NEVER forget that betrayal and Brexit will never appease it. Learn that.

[@davejordan267]

And yet she sends all the supplies and resources to Ukraine but can't even look after her own country ffs. Living in NZ sucks and don't get it twisted to those who are.from overseas.

[@jamespmurray2785]

You are A+.

[@IvanSbavni]

World Economic Forum on TV! Totally disgusting.

[@Starsurfer74]

When you have a wonderful talented person like Jacinda as your PM, you can only feel incredibly proud and grateful! She's awesome!

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

She rocks! Don't always agree with her party's views but we tend to meet in the middle. It's a great country... Something the US has seen to have lost.

[@CK-wc8ow]

The day she was talking to Colbert, we had 7 gang related shootings in a residential area in Auckland New Zealand..... .

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

And Chicago had??? and New York had? and Los Angeles had? and they wee such bad shots (or scared of the repercussions because NZ Police will find murderers) that no one was hit......

[@sethoflagos2880]

Just ask yourself: 'Does the poitical leader of my country measure up in any way to Jacinda Ardern?'

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Very few will. She is quite amazing. We love her.

[@jackielone1035]

You are lucky if they don’t because she is destroying her country along with the green psychopaths.

[@lauralishes1]

Stephen loves Ardern. 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.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Take her. Fact - Auckland was rocked by five shootings, including four in one hour in the past 24 hours. Fifteen to 20 ram raids are being reported each week across the country by members of the Dairy and Business Owners Group. Yet useless Jacinda is over there gloating like usual in her smug woke bubble with her elites. Please stay in the USA

[@Euro.Patriot]

But she is a buffoon

[@puteriaisyah9197]

what is ur country?

[@ericminch]

@@puteriaisyah9197 Good question. Can't be the USofA because in November 2020 we threw out our incompetent, corrupt, serial liar and buffoon.

[@puteriaisyah9197]

@@ericminch i hope we are on e same side of USA politics 😅😅

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

Here in the States I'm going to write her name in on my ballot. I know she can't serve but she can inspire.

[@nelsonanthony1439]

Hi Tim

[@thudor1]

I would do that, too! If you don't like any who are running, then why not?

[@kevinmckinnell455]

Well said

[@Hellspooned2]

Stephen: Do you watch how our government works? Jacinda: (gleeful) Yeeees!

[@dbone3356]

"Do you watch how our government works?" But, does it, though?

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Yeah...Nah.

[@dalangie]

"It tends to be a policy of countries like mine to stay out of politics of other countries"... "It's not a policy of ours."

[@zeniabrock9504]

I would have liked to hear more from PM Arden. It seems when Stephen “interviews” someone he does 75% of the talking.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Seth Meyers interrupts a lot too but honestly these aren't really shows designed for deep interviews. They're meant to be plugs for whatever reasons within the allotted time. Still, better something than nothing but I agree, would be nice if hosts shut up once in a while.

[@lucycarlos4923]

You are the best

[@mauricemitchell4053]

Jacinda is so easy to be loved all…she radiates humanity and intelligence…New Zealand is so lucky to have her!

[@johndonwood4305]

Radiates humanity and intelligence... okay, sure, but also homelessness and child poverty.

[@drsatan9617]

@@johndonwood4305 child poverty has been on the decline ever since labor took over from national in 2017 Sure, homelessness has gone up just like it did under national but not as fast

[@BrandonOsborn404]

Absolutely LOVE this woman!!!

[@ananamu2248]

As usual jacinda you answer with perfection and diplomacy

[@glenbarnes9842]

Leadership, saying truth and believing what you said. We could learn.

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

Sadly half the people In New Zealand dislike her. I only found out about these videos from all the negative comments towards her for it on a local page. She’s done a great job and I will vote for her again.

[@emmeriankiwi6993]

Agreed so many times, she's the greatest prime minister we have had. Edit: So far

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

@@emmeriankiwi6993 I ain’t lived long enough to know who the greatest may be lol.

[@emmeriankiwi6993]

@@kingcountrykiwi7429 Lol edited

[@Euro.Patriot]

Gun stealer

[@squiddybilly]

I think it's the ones who don't like her who whinge so loudly and constantly that it just seems like half the population.

[@cdnhawk65]

Compare this wonderful woman to Boebert and Greene.

[@kerrylynnparsons9441]

No comparison!

[@yesuramesh6259]

Can y'all put the interviews in order or at least number them?

[@likebot.]

Such a lovely human being and still untainted by the politics! I guess it takes a loving mother to serve a country with compassion.

[@Euro.Patriot]

Hell no

[@adamkis3569]

She's such a shrewd diplomat, despite Stephen's best efforts to start an international tussle!

[@ge2623]

"The strength of a Nation derives from the integrity of the home" It's not the Democrats fault, it's not the Republicans fault. It's OUR fault.

[@marcusty6957]

Well said.

[@riptyurass302]

Isn't the US the strongest most influential country to ever exist though?

[@ge2623]

@@riptyurass302 Lol. yes.

[@TheTactialLlama]

Why was that last applause added in? Did the audience not think those words deserved an applause.

[@afuliloitalia7]

Jacinda is doing great she is a better leader . New Zealand people shoul be happy and keep supporting her.

[@wanderlust3292]

I’d like her to tutor our head of state ,please. Germany could and should do much better

[@MK-oc4gt]

You had a good one in Merkel. She and Jacinda seemed to hit it off well.

[@Brucemcleod2345]

Fact - Auckland was rocked by five shootings, including four in one hour in the past 24 hours. Fifteen to 20 ram raids are being reported each week across the country by members of the Dairy and Business Owners Group. Yet useless Jacinda is over there gloating like usual in her smug woke bubble with her elites. Please stay in the USA

[@grandpashreddypants]

Got me 2 tears.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Yeah.. She has that effect on us here too. Her emotions are real and we feel with her. What a leader.

[@pearlpolanski]

Love her so much!

[@emmanuelgonzalez5897]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 (STANDING OVATION EMOJI NEEDED)

[@DanielleA2023]

She's unbelievably brilliant