The honour, to be bestowed by Prince William, evidently recognises her “leadership” during critical moments such as the Christchurch attacks and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ardern was appointed a Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours, just months after her unexpected resignation from office.
The news has sparked a backlash on social media, with many criticising her record as prime minister.
Comments ranged from questioning her leadership to outright condemnation.
“How does the worst PM in NZ history get knighted? If running NZ into the ground earns you a title, what’s next!” read one post.
Another user remarked, “It’s disgraceful and makes a mockery of the award,” while others accused her of abandoning New Zealand, saying, “She is too busy to come back to NZ even for the ceremony. We were always only a stepping stone for her.”
The news has sparked a backlash on social media, with many criticising her record as prime minister.
Comments ranged from questioning her leadership to outright condemnation.
“How does the worst PM in NZ history get knighted? If running NZ into the ground earns you a title, what’s next!” read one post.
Another user remarked, “It’s disgraceful and makes a mockery of the award,” while others accused her of abandoning New Zealand, saying, “She is too busy to come back to NZ even for the ceremony. We were always only a stepping stone for her.”
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Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.
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