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Michael Howie

New Zealand will not pursue becoming a republic in wake of Queen’s death, says Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern at a press conference on Monday

(Picture: AP)

New Zealand’s government will not be pursuing any moves towards making the country a republic following the Queen’s death, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.

Ms Ardern said she thought New Zealand would eventually remove the British morning as head of state, and it would probably happen within her lifetime, but there were more pressing issues for the country.

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