Premier of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern made a shocking announcement on Thursday, that she will quit next month as leader of this South Pacific nation
"I consider that being the leader of one's country is one of the most honorable jobs one could ever hold, but it's also one of the most difficult.
She was put in the spotlight after the attack on the mosque.
In less than 24 hours following the shooting spree the woman wore an black headscarf for a meeting with people of the Muslim community and was praised for her sensitivity.
Ardern was praised for her compassionate leadership style when pictures were shared of her hugging first responders
New Zealand had one of the most effective pandemic responses anywhere in the world and Ardern was praised for her clear and concise communication and backed by science,
she said on Thursday that juggling the responsibilities of leadership has taken its strain on her.
"After going on six years of some big challenges, I am human," she declared. "Politicians are humans. We offer all that we have for as long as we can but then it's time."
She was elected again in 2020 after being boosted by her reaction to the pandemic despite the country being plunged into the deepest recession