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Jacinda Ardern pays tribute to former deputy PM Jim Anderton

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Newstalk ZB staff ,
Publish Date
Sun, 7 Jan 2018, 12:31PM
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Jacinda Ardern pays tribute to former deputy PM Jim Anderton

Author
Newstalk ZB staff ,
Publish Date
Sun, 7 Jan 2018, 12:31PM

The Prime Minister said New Zealand has lost a towering figure, with the death of Jim Anderton at the age of 79.

Jacinda Ardern has been talking to reporters at her home in Auckland, after hearing of Mr Anderton's death in Christchurch overnight.

She also acknowledged Mr Anderton as someone who stood up for his principles, and the people he represented.

Ms Ardern said Jim Anderton was a man of deeply-held values and ideals, who was practical and compassionate.

LISTEN ABOVE TO THE PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT AT THIS MORNING'S PRESS CONFERENCE.

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