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Ardern showed leaders can be honest and humble

Many of us in Aotearoa New Zealand are grieving the loss of such a kind, honest and authentic leader as Jacinda Ardern, one of the greatest of our lifetimes (Spotlight, 27 January).

We are dismayed that an unrelenting campaign of hate and lies, often misogynistic, has taken her from us.

She would, however, be perfect in the role of secretary general of the United Nations. Please note, world.

Peter Haynes Auckland, New Zealand

• I think the reason Jacinda Ardern has nothing left in the tank is that she has done the job properly for the benefit of her country, and not for self-aggrandisement and enrichment, unlike the succession of entitled millionaires we have had running (down) our country for the past 13 years.

Peter Wilson Windermere, England, UK

• After witnessing so much corruption, dishonesty and selfaggrandising during the Johnson/Truss/ Sunak era in the UK, how refreshing to see a political leader elsewhere who demonstrates the importance of public service, integrity and humility.

Matthew Ryder St Neots, England, UK

• Can Jacinda Ardern please come and be our prime minister?

Christine Khawaja Yateley, England, UK

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