JACINDA Ardern has announced “it’s time” for her to step down from her role as New Zealand’s Prime Minister. Holding back tears during an emotional press conference, the Labour Party leader said she has made the tough decision to resign from her role. APJacinda Ardern has resigned as New Zealand’s Prime Minister[/caption] She said: “This has been the most fulfilling five and a half years of my life. “I am human. Politicians are human. We give all we can for as long as we can – and then it’s time. And for me, it’s time.” Her resignation comes into effect on February 7. In a press conference, she shared a message to her partner, Clarke Gayford: “Let’s finally get married.”