Shadowing the newsreader
Listen to the newsreader read out each line and then practise saying it. Record your own voice line by line and submit your voiceover.
Jacinda Ardern has shocked politicians around the world.
She's decided to quit her job as prime minister of New Zealand.
She said that she feels exhausted.
In 2017, at 37 years old, Ardern became the youngest ever female prime minister.
In 2018, a year into the job, she also had a baby.
Ardern managed some difficult situations.
She led the country through several disasters, from terrorism, and volcanoes to Covid.
Her quick decisions saved many people's lives.
People around the world have respect for Ardern.
She was a popular leader and her face appeared in magazines worldwide.
But things have changed and her government's popularity's falling.
Prices in the country are increasing, which has angered many voters.
There are mixed opinions about Ardern's decision to quit.
Some people think she was a good leader and will miss her as prime minister.
But other people think Ardern should leave the job because of national economic problems.
Chris Hipkins will lead New Zealand as prime minister until the country's next election in October.
