Foxy,

Economic competence is not that high a bar. Though most left-whinge politicians struggle to pass it. Jacinda was booted for the same reason Juliar was her incompetence and inability to keep her promises made her a liability (or liar-bility)

Over the English-speaking world, unbiased commentators are saying that Ardern was popular among foreigners who weren't subjected to her far-Left wokeness, but "deeply unpopular" in her own country. A fair summary.

mhaze,

Churlish and childish?

And you're not?

Don't fret. We promise not to laugh at your accuracy!

Deeply unpopular in her own country?

Not among the Muslims, Maoris, and other human beings.
The others don't really matter. As long as we have human
beings - the country's in good hands and NZ hasn't run
out of them yet. At least thus far. The same won't be said
if the Coalition ever get s chance to get in here.

Foxy,
Sounds like you're lost for principles !

Ardern's many failures have been the result of deep ideology, serious stupidity and genuine evil. Her supine groveling at the feet of Xi’s China outdid even the most sycophantic Australian ex-politicians.