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‘Prime Minister’ Documentary Sheds New Light on Jacinda Ardern’s Tenure

This intimate film presents behind-the-scenes access to Ardern’s crisis decisions against a backdrop of insights from her memoir released earlier this month.

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Overview

  • The documentary, produced and filmed in part by Clarke Gayford, reveals private conversations and day-to-day moments rarely seen by the public.
  • It revisits her early policy wins, including bans on offshore drilling and assault rifles and the launch of free first-year university tuition.
  • The film chronicles her decisive 2020 COVID-19 lockdown that reduced infections to nearly zero and saved thousands of lives.
  • It portrays the rise of conspiracy-driven protests and threats that eroded support and contributed to her 2023 resignation for mental health reasons.
  • Released weeks after her memoir 'A Different Kind of Power,' it captures Ardern at Harvard Kennedy School reflecting on the triumphs and challenges of her leadership.