Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has shared her praises for Jacinda Ardern following the announcement that Labour will lead the next Government.
Clark wrote on social media: "Congratulations Jacinda Ardern - about to become New Zealand NZ Prime Minister after an extraordinary election campaign and successful negotiations to form a new government.
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"I wish Jacinda, the NZ Labour Party, NZ First, and the Green Party every success in their work to build a better, fairer, more sustainable, and successful New Zealand."
Clark said it was a historic moment, with Ardern set to be New Zealand's third female Prime Minister.