Jacinda Ardern does seem to be an admirable politician; she comes across as intelligent, sensitive and in touch.
Ms Ardern is one of the highest-paid world leaders, taking home an annual wage of $NZ470,000.
The six-month reduction means she will forgo roughly $47,000 from her pay.
"We felt 20 per cent was the right place ... it's just an acknowledgement that we could make as leaders," she said.
