Or Tokelau, a beautiful set of three atolls that can only be accessed by boat, where the children speak knowledgably about climate change, knowing that unlike all of the challenges their self-reliant forbears have ever faced, this is one that is completely and utterly in other people’s hands. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Over the past two years since we took office New Zealand has produced our own Zero Carbon legislation, which puts our domestic economic transformation in line with the objective of a 1.5°C limit in global temperature increase. Prime Minister of New Zealand, addresses the general debate of the 74th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 24 – 30 September 2019). And we set out to be an antidote to that. Prime Minister of New Zealand, addresses the general debate of the 74th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 24 – 30 September 2019). (Pictured) A professional in protective gear sprays antiseptic solution in Seoul, South Korea, on Feb. 26. About two percent of people with the disease have died. This has not been an ordinary election and it’s not an ordinary time. We may only make up 0.17% of global emissions, but like so many others, our gross emissions have been rising steadily since the 1990s. 'What words adequately express the pain and suffering of 50 men, women and children lost, and so many injured?' Jacinda Ardern given standing ovation at New Zealand service. Two months after the attacks, leaders gathered in Paris for the Christchurch Call, bringing together companies, countries and civil society, and committing to a range of actions to reduce the harm this content can cause. Travel around New Zealand will also change. Asked for one new idea to stimulate the post-pandemic economy during the second debate in late September, she provided a conventional response. With COVID-19 becoming a global health threat and the novel coronavirus spreading to every continent except Antarctica, the World Health Organization (WHO) has prepared a list of Q&As to address common concerns. Together we have an opportunity to contain the spread and prevent the worst. In her speech, Ardern discussed her 2030 vision where New Zealand has halved the number of … In his words: “To save the Pacific, is to save the whole planet.”. We cannot confront these issues alone, none of us can. “She has significant political capital,” said Jennifer Curtin, the director of the Public Policy Institute at the University of Auckland. Who had sought refuge, or sought a better life for themselves or their families. And she lied to us about what was happening.”. We never have been. It is therefore possible to catch COVID-19 from someone who has, for example, just a mild cough and does not feel ill. (Pictured) A woman wears a protective mask in Rome, Italy, on Feb. 28. “E rau rangatira mā, e ngā reo, e ngā mana. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in animals. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment). (Pictured) A crew member sprays disinfectants on the seats of a Thai Airways plane on Jan. 28. But this is our best chance to slow the virus and to save lives. “She told us on June 23 everybody was being tested. Antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment of COVID-19. During the campaign, Ms. Ardern ruled out a wealth tax favored by the Greens, which would require individuals with wealth of more than 1 million New Zealand dollars, or about $665,000, to pay 1 percent above that threshold as tax. Without the billions in subsidies that go to the fossil fuel industry, green energy can compete on an even footing. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Over time we have become increasingly interdependent. We needed an ongoing health response to the global pandemic to keep people safe, so that is what we’ve done. ), (My greetings to the whole of Ngāi Tahu.). New Zealand PM addressed a crowd of thousands who had gathered for a memorial service at Hagley Park two weeks after the mosque attacks, Thu 28 Mar 2019 23.47 GMT She acknowledged voters who had switched allegiances from National. Our food production for the world. Jacinda Ardern condemns divisive elections during victory speech, saying polls 'don’t need to tear people apart'. It’s huge. Although for most people COVID-19 causes only mild illness, it can make some people very ill. More rarely, the disease can be fatal. In our borderless and technologically connected world, commentary on race, acts of discrimination based on religion, gender, sexuality or ethnicity – they are not neatly confined behind boundaries. It’s time to do things differently. To be absolutely clear we are now asking all New Zealanders who are outside essential services to stay at home, and to stop all interactions with others outside of those in your household. To the global community who have joined us today, who reached out to embrace New Zealand, and our Muslim community, to all of those who have gathered here today, we say thank you. Peace be upon you. In an increasingly online world we need to create spaces for the exchange of ideas, the sharing of technology and free speech, while also acknowledging the potential for this technology to be used to cause harm. Three years ago, Ms. Ardern was a last-minute choice to lead the Labour Party, and in her first term she often struggled to fulfill her progressive promises like making housing more affordable, eliminating child poverty and attacking climate change. Now the virus has overwhelmed their health system and hundreds of people are dying every day. Let me set out what these changes will mean for everyone. Like the rest of the world, we are facing the potential for devastating impacts from this virus. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth or nose. WHO recommends the use of masks for people who have symptoms of COVID-19 and for those caring for individuals who have symptoms, such as cough and fever. We will continue to vigorously contact trace every single case. E papaki tū ana ngā tai o maumahara ki runga o Ōtautahi. Those values represent the very best of us. Jacinda Ardern's speech at Christchurch memorial – full transcript This article is more than 1 year old New Zealand PM addressed a crowd of thousands who … We are inherently different, but we have more that we share. They will remain with us forever. Handle raw meat, milk or animal organs with care to avoid contamination of uncooked foods and avoid consuming raw or undercooked animal products. "Over the next three years there is much work to do. They were simple words, repeated by community leaders who witnessed the loss of their friends and loved ones. But undeniably, we are living in a time where our greater reliance on one another, has collided with a period of greater tribalism. Ensure good food safety practices at all times. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Today 36 new cases were announced. Ms. Ardern has said little about her legislative plans. But Labour might not want to be too smug. Now Labour will be able to govern on its own with the support of the Greens (they were projected to win around 10 seats) and the Maori Party (one seat), giving her more leeway to move left. Green co-leader Marama Davidson congratulated Ardern for "an extraordinary win" and said the Greens were hoping to be part of a "strong, truly progressive government". It was only days after the shooting and I visited a mosque in our capital city. What words express the grief of a city that has already known so much pain? Over the past two weeks we have heard the stories of those impacted by this terrorist attack. A place that is diverse, that is welcoming, that is kind and compassionate. We each hold the power, in our words and in our actions, in our daily acts of kindness. We are succeeding because we are working together, and for that unprecedented and powerful act of unity New Zealand says thank you. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. Learn English with Jacinda Ardern. Come the next election in 2023, they may need a coalition partner to govern. Most people (about 80 percent) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. “When it comes to P.R., when it comes to her daily press conference in the Covid crisis — taking the people along and explaining what she wants to do and what she wants to achieve, there’s no one who comes even close to what Jacinda does. Steph Cole, 58, a motel owner in Hamilton, said she usually cast her ballot for the National Party. But so did Italy once. Our globalized, borderless world asks us to be guardians not just for our people, but for all people. Act now, or risk the virus taking hold as it has elsewhere. And so what happened in Christchurch, as well as a profound tragedy, is also a complex and ongoing problem for the world. We have asked all air transport providers to ensure social distancing for that period. We are fortunate to still be some way behind the majority of overseas countries in terms of cases, but the trajectory is clear. We will build back better from the Covid crisis; better stronger with the answers to the [things] New Zealand already faces.". “Make apprenticeships free. But the answer to them lies in a simple concept that is not bound by domestic borders, that isn’t based on ethnicity, power base or even forms of governance. But after managing the responses to the Christchurch terrorist attacks, the White Island volcano eruption and a pandemic — not to mention the birth of her first child — she has become a global standard-bearer for a progressive politics that defines itself as compassionate and competent in crisis. The attack demonstrated how the internet, a global commons with extraordinary power to do good, can be perverted and used as a tool for terrorists. And we did that. In fact our farming leaders have made their own commitment to cutting emissions from food production. But he also asks the question, what if we change what ‘us’ means? But some answers to the climate challenge are easier than others. The space in between has essentially, been left to us. He was shy, almost retreating towards a barrier, but he also had something he clearly wanted to say. The Cabinet met this morning to discuss our next actions in the fight against COVID-19. Green rolling hills, perfect you might say for hobbits to hide and for plenty of sheep to roam. It's the first time since 1996, and the first time under MMP that a political party has had the numbers at this stage to govern alone, without having to form a coalition with a minor party. To date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicine to prevent or treat COVID-2019. But with that memory comes a responsibility. New Zealand’s prime minister and her party are coasting to victory in national elections, though it is unclear how far she will push her progressive promises. What words capture the anguish of our Muslim community being the target of hatred and violence? Agriculture makes up nearly half of our greenhouse gas emissions, setting us apart from our OECD counterparts. In the first 24 hours after the attack, Facebook took down 1.5 million copies of the livestream video. That as a nation we can listen, and we can debate. We are asking that you only spend time with those you are in self isolation with. Ms. Ardern and her fiance, Clarke Gayford, on the first day of advance voting in Auckland on Oct. 3. The risk of catching COVID-19 from someone with no symptoms at all is very low. For people in most other parts of the world, your risk of getting COVID-19 is currently low, however, it’s important to be aware of the situation and preparedness efforts in your area. On Saturday, Ms. Ardern, 40, was well on her way to a second term. Last modified on Mon 19 Oct 2020 09.30 BST, Available for everyone, funded by readers. Jacinda Ardern /dʒəˈsɪndə ˈɑːdɜːn/b, de son nom complet Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern, née le 26 juillet 1980 à Hamilton, est une femme d'État néo-zélandaise, Première ministre depuis le 26 octobre 2017. More than 95 percent of all COVID-19 cases are occurring in China, with the majority of those in Hubei Province.