New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern's emotional resignation speech is just one of the many iconic moments of the politician's tenure captured on camera.
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As New Zealand's youngest PM in 150 years and as a woman, Ardern faced plenty of double standards from the media, which she had no problem shutting down in style.
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She also provided plenty of parliamentary humour, like implying opposition leader Judith Collins was a 'Karen'.
Or being caught on a hot mic calling ACT leader David Seymour an "arrogant prick".
Ardern became the face of New Zealand solidarity after the 2019 terrorist attack on a Christchurch mosque.
And after the horrific event, she helped build historic gun control laws for the country.
She consistently championed Maori culture on the world stage and in 2018, she wore a traditional cloak to Buckingham Palace.
She also showed plenty of personality and humanity, especially with her growing family.
And reminded the world that even prime ministers are sometimes just parents.
Tim Piccione
Tim is a journalist with the Canberra Times covering the ACT courts. He came to the nation's capital via the Daily Advertiser in Wagga. Contact: tim.piccione@canberratimes.com.au.
Tim is a journalist with the Canberra Times covering the ACT courts. He came to the nation's capital via the Daily Advertiser in Wagga. Contact: tim.piccione@canberratimes.com.au.
