The first paragraph was most pertinent. She saw the writing on the wall and that takes great timing and courage. NZ is facing larger challenges that Australia. Its inflation problem is deeper, its economy facing stronger headwinds, likely going into recession. It has a more serious housing supply and affordability issue. All in all, if Australia has challenges, NZ has mountains ahead. She’s tired, wants time with family (refreshing to see) and she leads a tired government. There’s a sense that the old adage of ‘its time’ facing its constituents. Although good luck to whoever gets the poisoned chalice.
