'A woman can be the PM of NZ and choose to have a family while in office' - Green Party congratulate Arden

January 19, 2018
Jacinda Ardern and James Shaw aim to have the country be carbon neutral by 2050.

The Green Party has congratulated PM Jacinda Ardern on her pregnancy, saying "that a woman can be the Prime Minister of New Zealand and choose to have a family while in office". 

Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said: "This is wonderful news. On behalf of the Green Party, I'd like to congratulate Jacinda and Clarke, and wish them the very best for parenthood."

"That a woman can be the Prime Minister of New Zealand and choose to have a family while in office says a lot about the kind of country we are and that we can be – modern, progressive, inclusive, and equal.

"For that reason I know this announcement will be significant for many women, in particular, and that all New Zealanders will share in the Prime Minister's joy today," said Mr Shaw.

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