Ardern, who became the youngest female head of government in the world when she was elected Prime Minister in 2017 at the age of 37, said that the six "challenging" years in the job had taken a toll.
A transcript of a heated exchange between New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and her political rival during which Arden called him an "arrogant prick" has fetched USD 63,000 for charity. A mic in New Zealand's parliament picked up Ardern's words after fiery exchange between her and David Seymour, leader of the right-liberalist party ACT. The transcript has both of their signatures.
"Can't say I expected this," Ardern posted on social media after what she described as her "faux pas with the old mic in parliament" raised the sum for New Zealand's Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The 42-year-old has served as prime minister of New Zealand for five years, and she is well-liked throughout the world for her ability to handle crises and practical approach to politics.