Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern said she thought New Zealand would eventually become a republic - probably within her lifetime.

She also announced that New Zealand would mark the death of Elizabeth with a public holiday on September 26. "As I say, in large part actually because I've never sensed the urgency," Ms Ardern said. I don't think it's one that would or should occur quickly." Ms Ardern has also previously expressed her support for the country eventually becoming a republic. I do believe that is where New Zealand will head, in time. I believe it is likely to occur in my lifetime.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday that her government will not pursue any moves to change the country ...

Ardern also announced Monday that New Zealand will mark the death of Elizabeth with a public holiday on Sept. The nation will hold a state memorial service on that day in the capital, Wellington. He previously said that holding a referendum on becoming a republic is not a priority of his first term in government. But he said Sunday that now is not the time for a change but rather for paying tribute to Elizabeth. I do believe that is where New Zealand will head, in time. Ardern has also previously expressed her support for the country eventually becoming a republic.

Ardern (pictured) expressed deep admiration for the Queen as New Zealand's head of state and declared a one-off public holiday on September 26 to honour her ...

'The Queen backed the right of Australians to become a fully independent nation during the referendum… 'Here is a woman who gave her life, utterly, to the service of others. I do believe that is where New Zealand will head, in time. I believe it is likely to occur in my lifetime. 8, 2022. 11, 2022. 'She made an enormous contribution to New Zealand through her public service,' Ardern added. 'Now is the time for us to pay tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth, a life well lived, a life of dedication and loyalty including to the Australian people and for us to honour and grieve.' 'It's just the pace, and how widely that debate is occurring. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses a press conference after news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the Beehive in Wellington, New Zealand, Friday, Sept. - The Queen was the monarch and head of state of New Zealand until her death But in a speech delivered this morning, Ardern expressed her deep admiration for the Queen as New Zealand's head of state and instead declared the nation would observe a public holiday on September 26 to honour her passing.

The country's prime minister says it is inevitable that the monarchy will be ditched but the move is not 'on the agenda any time soon'

[Several are in the Caribbean](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/11/queens-personal-efforts-charm-made-commonwealth-success/) while five are in the Pacific – New Zealand, Australia, the Solomon Islands, the tiny atoll country of Tuvalu and Papua New Guinea, where the Queen was known in the local pidgin language as “Misis Kwin”. May the people of the United Kingdom continue to prosper under his benevolent reign,” Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, wrote on Twitter. In New Zealand, that appears to be a distant prospect. “It will signal New Zealand’s independence and maturity to the world.” She did not sense an “urgency” on the part of New Zealanders to discuss the issue. She has made similar remarks in the past. I do believe that is where New Zealand will head, in time. [countries to become republics](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/09/09/former-colonies-reignite-debate-severing-ties-monarchy-queen/) on the basis that Charles is held in less esteem. [days of national mourning](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/09/09/how-world-reacted-death-queen-elizabeth/), despite having dropped their links to the British Crown decades ago with the fall of the Raj. I believe it is likely to occur in my lifetime,” she said in her first comments on the issue since [known as Commonwealth realms](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/09/09/royal-family-institution-enabled-smooth-transition-empire-commonwealth/), that have the British monarch as their head of state. [The prime minister of New Zealand](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/08/13/fall-saint-jacinda-cautionary-tale-woke-world-leaders/) said she believed the country would become a republic within her lifetime but insisted that the change was not imminent.

Jacinda Ardern believes it's “likely” New Zealand will become a republic, but she won't be the prime minister to lead the country away from the Crown.

[Before Queen Elizabeth II’s death](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/128861460/the-british-monarchy-finds-little-enthusiasm-in-new-zealand-politics), Te Pāti Māori had been vocal advocates of constitutional change. [Ardern announced a one-off public holiday](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/129854700/oneoff-public-holiday-on-september-26-to-mark-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii) to mark the Queen’s death. They work for you, not the parties or people in power. Whatever your politics, we can all agree: New Zealand is better off when Kiwis are well-informed. [proclamation of King Charles III](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300685078/charles-iii-proclaimed-king-by-nz-parliament-in-wellington) as New Zealand’s new head of state. [a period of mourning](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/129831282/queen-elizabeth-ii-dies-what-happens-next-in-new-zealand)” – in the days ahead of her departure to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London, England. [Queen's Birthday public holiday to remain, with new title](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300683917/queens-birthday-public-holiday-to-remain-with-new-title?rm=a) [One-off public holiday on September 26 to mark death of Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/129854700/oneoff-public-holiday-on-september-26-to-mark-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii?rm=a) [In pictures: King Charles' visits to New Zealand](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/royals/300684447/in-pictures-king-charles-visits-to-new-zealand?rm=a) [previously said](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/128861460/the-british-monarchy-finds-little-enthusiasm-in-new-zealand-politics) she expected New Zealand would become a republic within her lifetime, but she has not made any significant move to facilitate such a transition during her prime ministership. [ proclaiming King Charles III to be our new head of state on Sunday](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300685078/charles-iii-proclaimed-king-by-nz-parliament-in-wellington). *

The leaders of National and Labour are on the same page on whether it's time for New Zealand to have a conversation about becoming a republic.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern believes the country will eventually become a republic. After the passing of Queen Elizabeth, no immediate steps ...

New Zealand will not actively take any measures to become a republic in the short-term after the death of Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who has previously voiced support for a republic, has said his Labor government would not seek a referendum in its first term. But there has been debate for some time on whether the Pacific nation should become a republic, with a citizen as the head of state. Don't think it's one that would or should occur quickly," Ardern told reporters on Monday when asked whether the change in the British monarch will spark talks of republicanism in the country.

Jacinda Ardern has ruled out pursuing a republic plan in New Zealand following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

I don't think it's one that would or should occur quickly," she said. "There are so many challenges we face. [News has never been more important. Stream more than 20 global & local news sources with Flash. Jacinda Ardern has ruled out pursuing a republic plan in New Zealand following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Jacinda Ardern has ruled out any immediate possibility of New Zealand becoming a republic but flagged the change was likely to occur in the future.