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The reasons I came here, they never left me either, i’ve always believed this to be a place where you can make a difference. I leave knowing that to be true.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
Imagine my surprise when a couple of months later I discovered I was pregnant, i leave knowing I was the best mother I could be. You can be that person, and you can be here.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
You can be anxious, sensitive, kind, and wear your heart on your sleeve, you can be a mother or not, you can be an ex-Mormon or not, you can be a nerd, a crier, a hugger – you can be all of these things, and not only can you be here ; you can lead. Just like me.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
This is for him now. It’s for him to carve out his own space, be his own kind of leader. Actually, there is no advice I can really impart. I can share information, I can share experiences, but this is now for him, you won’t find me commenting on domestic politics, I’ve had my time.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
You won’t find me commenting on domestic politics, I’ve had my time.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I have experienced such love, compassion, empathy and kindness in the job. That has been my predominant experience. So I leave feeling gratitude for having this wonderful role for so many years, i would hate for anyone to view my departure as a negative commentary on New Zealand.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
Had that been the case, I probably would have departed two months into the job.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I ’m looking forward to spending time with my family once again, arguably, they’re the ones that have sacrificed the most out of all of us.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I know there will be much discussion in the aftermath of this decision as to what the so-called ‘ real reason was. ’ I can tell you that what I ’m sharing today is it, the only interesting angle that Jacinda Ardern will find is that after going on six years of some big challenges, I am human. Politicians are human.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I had hoped that I would find what I needed to carry on over that period. But unfortunately, I have n’t, and I would be doing a disservice to New Zealand to continue.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I ’m not leaving because I believe we ca n’t win the election, but because I believe we can and will and we need a fresh set of shoulders for that challenge.
Found on CNN 1 year ago
I would prioritize of course, alongside the governor-general, doing our duty in representing New Zealand and to pass on the condolences of our whole nation, i do expect there will be a number of leaders looking to pay respects and tribute to the Queen.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
There is no question that for New Zealand, it has been one of the hardest parts of the pandemic, but the reason that it is right up there as one of the toughest things we have experienced is, in part, because large-scale loss of life is not.
Found on FOX News 2 years ago
Projections suggest our economic shock could be sharp, but hopefully short.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
We will do all we can to ensure we fight the economic impacts of the virus in the same way we did the health threat, with unity, with fast support, by looking after each other.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
( Level three) is not and can not be returned to pre-Covid-19 life, that day will come, but it is not here yet.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
This is where we can take action and that is why we have.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
The whole nation, but particularly the Muslim community, has been spared a trial that could have acted as a platform.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
One that is free from misinformation, where people can make honest reflections for themselves about what they want for the future of New Zealand.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
If an ad appears in your Facebook feed you should know who it's from and why you were targeted. By being transparent about who is behind ads there is likely to be a flow-on effect of parties ensuring they are accurate too.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
New Zealanders deserve a positive election, i don't want New Zealand to fall into the trap of the negative fake news style campaigns that have taken place overseas in recent years.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
There remains now questions to be asked and questions to be answered.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
So it is an unpredictable volcano, having said that, that's not sufficient in terms of explanation as to whether or not the right checks and balances were in place.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
APEC in 2021 will still be held in Auckland... there is no question there.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
This is a global challenge, of course we can do what we can to defeat acts of hatred, violence and racism in our own domestic areas. But, as an international community, we should also be united against acts of hatred, violence and terrorism.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Technology is moving quite quickly. We may not have all of the responses we need now, but we need to work on them and we need to work together, that's why this call to action is not just about regulation, but instead about bringing companies to the table [ and saying ] you have a role too and we have expectations of you.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
When it came to the way this attack was specifically designed to be broadcast and to go viral,( responding) to that needed a global solution, so that was why we immediately got in contact with international counterparts.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
We've built a practical consensus across government that creates a plan for the next 30 years, which provides the certainty industries need to get in front of this challenge.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Absolutely, I'm a feminist, but I want to put him through the pain and torture of having to agonize about that question himself. That's letting him off the hook, absolutely not.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
The response I've received has been positive. No tech company, just like no government, would like to see violent extremism and terrorism online.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
It's critical that technology platforms like Facebook are not perverted as a tool for terrorism, and instead become part of a global solution to countering extremism, this meeting presents an opportunity for an act of unity between governments and the tech companies.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We haven't received anything officially nor have we received any intelligence reports that corroborate what has been said in Sri Lanka, sri Lanka will be in the very early stages of its investigations. So we are simply stepping back and allowing them to undertake those, but we have nothing at this stage to corroborate what is being said.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
All I know is that I'm doing my job to the best of my ability.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Arguably these categories should always fall within the community guidelines of hate speech, but nevertheless it's positive the clarification has now been made in the wake of the attack in Christchurch.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Having said that, I'm pleased to see that they are including it, and that they have taken that step, but I still think that there is a conversation to be had with the international community about whether or not enough has been done, there are lessons to be learnt here in Christchurch and we don't want anyone to have to learn those lesson over again.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
It is important that no stone is left unturned to get to the bottom of how this act of terrorism occurred and what, if any, opportunities we had to stop it.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
On 15 March our history changed forever. Now, our laws will too. We are announcing action today on behalf of all New Zealanders to strengthen our gun laws and make our country a safer place, all semi-automatic weapons used during the terrorist attack on Friday 15 March will be banned.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We represent diversity, kindness, compassion, a home for those who share our values. Refuge for those who need it.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
You know some of the young people who lost their lives on Friday, it's their names and their stories we need to keep telling.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
I tried, and I failed. People died and I feel like I should have done more.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
We can not simply sit back and accept that these platforms just exist and that what is said on them is not the responsibility of the place where they are published, they are the publisher. Not just the postman.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
We have seen in countries that know the horrors of terrorism more than us, there is a pattern of increased tension and actions over the weeks that follow that means we do need to ensure that vigilance is maintained.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
There have rightly been questions around how this could have happened here. In a place that prides itself on being open, peaceful, diverse. And there is anger that it has happened here.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
Part of ensuring the safety of New Zealanders must include a frank examination of our gun laws.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
The families of the fallen will have justice, he may have sought notoriety, but we in New Zealand will give him nothing. Not even his name.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I can tell you one thing right now : our gun laws will change, now is the time for change.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
It is likely, however, to be a small number to begin with.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We cannot be deterred from the work that we need to do on our gun laws, they will change.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I intend to give further details of these decisions to the media and the public before cabinet meets again next Monday, this ultimately means that within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Certainly, I have had contact from Sheryl Sandberg. I haven't spoken to her directly but she has reached out, an acknowledgment of what has occurred here in New Zealand, this is an issue that I will look to be discussing directly with Facebook.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
This is an issue that I will look to be discussing directly with Facebook.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We were not chosen for this act of violence because we condone racism, because we are enclave for extremism, we were chosen for the fact that we are none of these things. It was because we represent diversity, kindness, compassion, a home for those who share our values.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
That's a challenge that we will look to address in changing our laws.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
My message was sympathy and love for all Muslim communities.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I can tell you one thing right now, our gun laws will change.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
The offender was mobile, there were two other firearms in the vehicle that the offender was in, and it absolutely was his intention to continue with his attack.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
They are us. The person who has perpetuated this violence against us is not. They have no place in New Zealand.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We believe that 40 people have lost their lives in this act of extreme violence, it is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
We have long had plans in place in the event that a New Zealand citizen supporting ISIS in Syria were to return, mr Taylor only holds New Zealand citizenship and the government has an obligation not to make people stateless.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
The GCSB have raised concerns, that is in the public domain, they have gone back to Spark with those concerns, now the ball is in Spark's court, that is literally where the process sits.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
China is a very important and highly valued partner for New Zealand, new Zealand and China have differences of views on some issues, as we do with any country, however this is a robust and mature relationship.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
I think unfortunately one of the sad facts for New Zealand is that everyone knows someone who has taken their own life. We're a small country, less than 5 million people, but last year more than 600 people committed suicide, i've lost friends and I wouldn't have to look far in my cabinet to find others who have as well.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I want to normalize it, if we want to make workplaces more open, we need to acknowledge logistical challenges... by being more open it might create a path for other women.Clarke Gayford( C) claps while holding Clarke Gayford daughter Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford. {.
Found on CNN 6 years ago
I feel like I've been gifted... this time to be with Neve, but under the unique circumstances I'm very keen to get back to work.
Found on CNN 6 years ago
I totally accept that I will be asked that question because I chose to be honest about it.
Found on CNN 6 years ago
Clarke and I are really excited that in June our team will expand from two to three, and that we'll be joining the many parents out there who wear two hats.
Found on CNN 6 years ago
Today's decision to eradicate is driven by the government's desire to protect the national herd from the disease and protect the base of our economy – the farming sector.
Found on Reuters 6 years ago
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