Waitangi week: Jacinda Ardern hints at wedding news 'soon' as she and Collins welcome possible backdown on women speaking at marae 4 Feb, 2021 04:53 AM 4 minutes to read National Party Judith Collins and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have both welcomed a promise from Waitangi elders to reconsider a decision not to allow Collins or other women leaders speak during the pōwhiri at Waitangi – despite letting Ardern speak there. The politicians were welcomed onto Te Whare Runanga on the Treaty grounds this afternoon, but Ardern was the only woman allowed a speaking slot. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks at the Upper Marae at Waitangi. Photo / Michael Cunningham