In a shock announcement, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that she will be stepping down on February 7th. 

This means she will not be standing again as leader of the Labour party, and will not contest the next election. 

Thomas is on the ground in Napier this week covering the Labour and National Party caucuses and was able to share his initial thoughts on the news with The Front Page's Damien Venuto. More analysis - plus a new Prime Minister to discuss - next week when On the Tiles properly returns! 

In a shock announcement, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that she will be stepping down on February 7th.    This means she will not be standing again as leader of the Labour party, and will not contest the next election.    Thomas is on the ground in Napier this week covering the Labour and National Party caucuses and was able to share his initial thoughts on the news with <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1049-the-front-page-30038501/">The Front Page's Damien Venuto</a>. More analysis - plus a new Prime Minister to discuss - next week when On the Tiles properly returns!

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.

And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level. 

You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Deputy Political Editor Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press gallery reporters and economic and political experts.
And join us every month for a Local Edition episode with Georgina Campbell, looking at the biggest concerns from a local government level.  You can find more politics news at nzherald.co.nz/politics/

Each Friday, NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlan covers off the biggest political news in New Zealand, going behind the headlines and giving the inside perspective direct from the Beehive, featuring interviews with politicians, press...

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