Face of the Day
THE GOOD OIL
June 2, 2026
> Dame Jacinda Ardern says moving to Australia has felt surprisingly familiar, with welcoming people, a strong Kiwi community and plenty of time at the beach helping her settle into life across the Tasman.
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> Speaking on Australia’s Today show on Tuesday, Ardern reflected on life after politics, three years after stepping down as prime minister.
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> “I should put out my usual disclaimer, New Zealand continues to be the best country in the world, but this is a wonderful place to be,” Ardern said.
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> Asked what she had enjoyed most about the move, she pointed to the similarities between New Zealanders and Australians.
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> “There’s so many similarities between Kiwis and Aussies and so it’s so like home in so many ways,” she said.
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> “People have been so welcoming. So it’s probably been our favourite bit and then the beach.”
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