A Different Kind Of Power

A Different Kind of Power chronicles Jacinda Ardern’s rise from the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand to one of the world’s most recognized political leaders. Ardern recounts entering politics despite persistent self-doubt, becoming prime minister at 37, and balancing public leadership with first-time motherhood. The memoir reflects on the defining events of her administration, including the Christchurch mosque attacks of 2019, a major volcanic eruption, the COVID-19 pandemic, and initiatives addressing child poverty and climate change. Rather than a conventional political memoir focused only on achievements and policy, the book asks whether leadership can be compassionate, vulnerable, collaborative, and effective at the same time. It was published internationally on 3 June 2025; the Penguin Australia hardback edition is 352 pages.