Jacinda Ardern, an avowed republican, was in 'two minds' accepting being named a Dame in the King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours.
The former prime minister was the only person among 182 recipients to be made a Dame or Knight Grand Companion this year – the second highest honour for services to the state.
“But I have heard that said by so many Kiwis who I have encouraged to accept an honour over the years. She claimed the role of governor-general would possibly be made redundant within years, following Dame Cindy Kiro’s succession to the role. Jacinda Ardern abruptly resigned from office in January earlier this year. Picture: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
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