New Zealand PM Ardern Wins Re-Election In Best Showing For Labour Party In Decades
![New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, right, is congratulated by her partner Clarke Gayford following her victory speech to Labour Party members at an event in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday.](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2020/10/17/ap_20291361690640_wide-c20b73ee1539f2665666ba32df07cf17026b7e2f.jpg?s=600)
The Labour Party now controls a majority of seats in Parliament, giving it a strong mandate to govern. The 40-year-old Jacinda Ardern has promised to be a voice for all New Zealanders.
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