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Jacinda Ardern Relocates to Australia for New Opportunities

2/26/2026

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Jacinda Ardern, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, now resides in Australia with her family, a spokesperson confirmed.
The family has traveled for years and is now based in Australia for work, allowing more time in New Zealand.
Speculation about their move arose after they attended open home viewings in Sydney.
Ardern stepped down in January 2023 and has since taken fellowships at Harvard, continuing work on online extremism.

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Jacinda Ardern, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, now resides in Australia with her family, a spokesperson confirmed.
The family has traveled for years and is now based in Australia for work, allowing more time in New Zealand.
Speculation about their move arose after they attended open home viewings in Sydney.
Ardern stepped down in January 2023 and has since taken fellowships at Harvard, continuing work on online extremism.