2023
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Moved to Australia
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Won Re-Election in a landslide
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Resigned from her political party
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joined the cast of a television show
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Detailed explanation-1: -As the Constitution Act 1986 requires general elections every three years, this is the maximum period of time that a prime minister can serve without their mandate being renewed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Following Jacinda Ardern’s resignation in January 2023 – nine months before that year’s general election was to be held – Chris Hipkins was the sole nominee to succeed her as Labour Party leader and Prime Minister.
Detailed explanation-3: -Local elections Under section 10 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, elections must be held on the “second Saturday in October in every third year” from the date the Act came into effect in 2001. The latest local body elections were held on 12 October 2019. The last local body elections were held on 8 October 2022.