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New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern takes on a new role after leaving politics this week

In a rousing and personal farewell speech this week in parliament, the former prime minister touched on family, politics and one of the very few things she will ask of her colleagues as she departs.
Jacinda Ardern gives her farewell speech in parliament in Wellington on April 5.

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In a rousing and, at times, personal farewell speech this week in parliament, Jacinda Ardern touched on family, politics and one of the very few things she will ask of her colleagues as she departs.

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