Interesting article. Jacinda is promoting her new book in the US!
Why New Zealand has turned on Jacinda Ardern - as she moves to the United States
A New Zealand commentator has launched a scathing critique of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as she promotes her memoir and accompanying documentary A Different Kind of Power.
Respected Christchurch-based journalist Chris Lynch took aim at Ms Ardern's international media tour, which has included high-profile appearances on the BBC and an interview with Oprah Winfrey, saying she was living in a 'parallel universe'.
'Every time I do a New Zealand interview, I message Clarke and say I'm feeling a bit squirmy,' she said, referring to her husband, Clarke Gayford who she married in 2024 following a five year engagement.
Lynch described her admission as 'telling' in an opinion piece on his news site, arguing that Ms Ardern enjoys a far warmer reception abroad than she does at home.
'Abroad, she is met with applause. At home, she is remembered as the face of division and government overreach,' he wrote.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Lynch said there was a stark disconnect between Ardern's international image and her domestic legacy, calling it a 'parallel universe.'
'It's always fascinating to see Jacinda Ardern appear on American television shows, where they seem to fawn over her with almost mythical admiration,' he said.
'Perhaps she understands, on some level, that while she presents an image of compassion and unity to the world, many New Zealanders are still living with the consequences of the decisions her government made.'
Lynch said Ms Ardern's memoir and tour were an attempt to rebrand herself with the assistance of an often fawning media that 'rarely questions her narrative.'
'Her memoir and media tour are not just about storytelling. They are a calculated attempt to reshape her reputation,' he said.
'Ardern wants to be remembered as a unifier. But many recall her leadership as defined by control, exclusion, and distrust.'
He criticised Ms Ardern's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, saying that New Zealand's harsh lockdown rules were sold under a false message of kindness.
'"Be Kind" became a national slogan. In practice, it meant "do not question". Millions of dollars were spent on communication campaigns, compliance measures, and policing so-called disinformation.' he said.
'Under Ardern's leadership, the New Zealand Bill of Rights was breached. Police were given authority to enter homes without a warrant,' he said.
'Courts found aspects of her government's pandemic response unlawful. None of this gets mentioned during her international interviews.'
'The vaccine rollout became a symbol of coercion. Many lined up not out of trust in the science, but out of fear of losing their jobs. When asked in 2021 about creating a two-tier society, Ardern replied, “That is what it is”.'
Unbelievable this wench is getting praised outside of N.Z.
I have family who think she is wonderful...they can't see past what MSM tells them. I, like most people on here, can view MSM stories, see their propaganda and read between the lines.