In the 2017 New Zealand general election, Ardern's Labour Party came 2nd with 38% of the electorate vote, against election winners the National Party's 44%. However, on 19 October 2017, leader of [[New Zealand First]] Winston Peters agreed to form a coalition with Ardern, making her prime minister. | In the 2017 New Zealand general election, Ardern's Labour Party came 2nd with 38% of the electorate vote, against election winners the National Party's 44%. However, on 19 October 2017, leader of [[New Zealand First]] Winston Peters agreed to form a coalition with Ardern, making her prime minister. |