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Jacinda Ardern backs Labour ahead of New Zealand election
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has publicly backed the Labour Party ahead of the country’s Nov 7 election.
In a video, she endorsed Labour leader Chris Hipkins and urged people to donate to his campaign.
Ardern left office in 2023 and has largely stayed out of politics since then.
Labour is trying to regain power from the ruling National Party.
Recent polling showed support for both major parties falling as more voters turned to smaller groups.
The election will decide whether Labour or National leads the next government.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has publicly backed the Labour Party ahead of the country’s Nov 7 election.
In a video posted to her website, Ardern endorsed Labour leader Chris Hipkins and urged voters to donate to his campaign.
Labour is seeking to regain power, while it and the ruling National Party are struggling to win over voters.
A poll earlier in the week showed support for both major parties sliding as voters turned to minor groups.
Ardern has largely stayed out of politics since leaving office in 2023.
- Who
- Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern backed Labour leader Chris Hipkins and his party.
- What
- Ardern urged voters to support Labour and donate to Hipkins’s campaign.
- When
- The article was published on Oct 11, 2026; the election is scheduled for Nov 7.
- Where
- New Zealand. Ardern’s endorsement was in a video posted to her website.
- Why
- Labour is seeking to regain power in the coming election.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I believe in Chris wholeheartedly. I’ve known him for many, many years and I know how deep his Labour values run
In these times, regardless of how much you’re able to give, just know how much every single dollar counts and how much it will mean to the Labour team.
Ardern was elected prime minister at age 37.
Ardern led Labour to a second term, winning 50% of the vote.
Ardern resigned as prime minister.
An article reported that Ardern had endorsed Labour and urged donations to its campaign ahead of the Nov 7 election.
- Election date
- Nov 7
- Labour leader
- Chris Hipkins
- Ardern elected prime minister
- 2017, aged 37
- Labour’s 2020 vote share
- 50%
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