Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern will depart Parliament this week for a role working on the Christchurch Call.
She will also work alongside Prince William, on a climate change charity he founded. William, the next in line to the British throne, confirmed Ardern’s role on the Earthshot Prize board – which he sits on as its president.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins earlier hinted that Ardern would be working on the Christchurch Call. Her role, as a “special envoy”, would see her report directly to the prime minister.
“Jacinda Ardern has declined to receive any remuneration as Special Envoy, and will commence her role on 17 April,” it said.
The Christchurch Call was launched by Ardern in the wake of the March 15 terror attack.
Alongside French president Emmanuel Macron, Ardern launched the Christchurch Call summit in May 2019.
She is scheduled to deliver her valedictory speech on Wednesday, marking the end to her 15 years in Parliament.
The final speech to Parliament is expected at 5.30pm.
Credit: sunlive.co.nz
