Late last week, Jacinda Ardern announced she would be stepping down as New Zealand's prime minister. In her five years as the nation's leader, Jacinda Ardern became a global icon known for her youth, progressive values, and emphasis on a politics of kindness.  So why is she resigning now? And what's next for politics in New Zealand?  Today journalist and author of Jacinda Ardern: The story behind an extraordinary leader, Michelle Duff, joins Julia Carr-Catzel to discuss the end of the Ardern era. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.