Ardern to step down February

[SueDonim]

She should have thought about the commitment she was taking on with this job, but to stand down and now say I can get married shows what her priorities are.

Usually I would agree with you. Politicians should commit to the full three years and stick with it unless there are very extenuating circumstances. Far too many bail out when life becomes complicated or difficult and it is wrong.

But, for the party leader, if she is not willing to commit to a full three year term, then now is the time to go, so that when the election comes voters know who the leader is and who will be prime minister if the party is voted in again.