* Ms Ardern became NZ's youngest-ever prime minister on October 26, 2017
* Led her country through Covid pandemic and Christchurch mosque massacre
* Resignation shocked everyone as she denied speculation she would leave
* Insisted she was just burned out and had nothing left in the tank to continue
Jacinda Ardern has choked back tears as she announced her resignation as New Zealand Prime Minister in an emotional press conference.
Her resignation comes into effect on Sunday if the Labour Party can elect her replacement in a two-thirds vote on that day, or on February 7 if the process is drawn out.
Ms Ardern said she hoped to find the energy and heart during the Christmas break to stay in the job, 'but I have not been able to do that'.
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