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'Merry, merry Christmas' – Jacinda Ardern wishes Kiwis a restful holiday period

December 20, 2017

The Prime Minister gave New Zealand and the House a special Christmas message during her adjournment speech to Parliament today. 

Jacinda Ardern wished her side of the house a particularly restful break because: "We've got a lot of work to do." 

She said to the people of New Zealand "Merry, merry Christmas.

"I can assure you, there's a lot more to come in the New Year." 

Ms Ardern is spending her break with partner Clarke Gayford's family, before flying to Australia.

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