New Zealand: Ardern's decision to drop regular interview gives fuel to political foes
by Elle Hunt in Wellington from World news | The Guardian on (#5F22N)
Prime minister was already under fire for her recent handling of the Auckland Covid outbreak
New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, has cancelled one of her highest-profile regular media appearances, surprising commentators and fuelling criticism that she is dodging tough questions.
Newstalk ZB's morning show host Mike Hosking on Monday announced that Ardern would no longer be appearing for a weekly interview: a regular segment observed by New Zealand's prime ministers for more than 30 years.
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