Jacinda Ardern was officially sworn in as New Zealand prime minister on Thursday, pledging to lead a government for all despite her Labour Party falling well short of a majority in last month\u2019s general election.<\/p>\n
The 37-year-old was only confirmed as the new leader last week after stitching together a three-way coalition four weeks after the September 23 poll.<\/p>\n
Her centre-left party trailed the previously ruling conservative National Party on election night and required the combined support of the populist New Zealand First party and the Greens to confirm a majority government.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to put emphasis today on the words \u2018your government\u2019,\u201d she told well-wishers outside parliament after taking the oath of office.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a democracy. Of course not everybody voted for us, but we vow, regardless of who you voted for, regardless of where in Aotearoa New Zealand you live, this will be a government for all New Zealanders.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, Ardern held off outlining her immediate agenda, saying it would be revealed next week after she took advice on whether it would need to include a mini-budget.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of our 100-day commitments we really need to act urgently on if we are to get the legislation through on time,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are elements of it that could well be wrapped into a mini-budget. We are seeking advice on what is required.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among measures earmarked for urgency is a ban on non-residents buying existing houses.<\/p>\n
Foreign ownership and a housing shortage in New Zealand\u2019s larger cities were prominent issues in the lead-up to the election which brought an end to nine years of rule by the Nationals.<\/p>\n
Ardern campaigned on social issues including housing affordability and improved healthcare and has also listed raising the minimum wage, environmental issues, and tackling homelessness and child poverty among her priorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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