New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Keeps Cool During Earthquake

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern kept her cool when a magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit central New Zealand during a live interview on Monday.

An earthquake rattled central New Zealand on Monday morning and was widely felt in capital city Wellington.

The 5.8 magnitude quake struck at 7:53 a.m. and was centered near Levin, a town about 100 kilometers (65 miles) north of Wellington, seismic monitoring agency GeoNet said. There were no immediate reports of damage.

New Zealand sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a belt of volcanic and seismic activity that rings the Pacific Ocean.

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[trevdg]

I’m moving to to New Zealand who wants to a roommate?

[TheJttv]

Holy crap. NZ took a 5.8 magnitude quake with ZERO damage. That is really impressive

[FSlooney]

Donald Trump: “We’ve just had a yuge earthquake, there’s debris everywhere, but the main thing is I was absolutely brave.”

[forza]

Within seconds President Trump would be wedged under his own desk with all his spineless

[Jennyoy]

That's why she is the head of New Zealand. Stay calm when you know the quake is not going to hurt you.

[Muritaipet]

I noticed something you all missed. Earthquake hit at 07.53 in the morning. Good to see she starts work early. I like getting my moneys worth from public servants, that includes the Prime Minister

[BaquerHussain]

She is an angel. Jealous of kiwis for having her as a leader.

[jazzx]

Nobody could dislike that - it's impossible.

[JonBlondell]

Why can't America have such a great leader?!

[chrisso]

If only the US and the UK had a leader like her

[florafauna]

This Lady is sooo cool! She inspires trust and warmth. We like you Jacinda Ardern.

[izzdogg]

Breath of fresh air, unlike my orange clown president.

[benjamintielking]

*Why can't President Trump be THIS COOL????*

[jadethornton]

Jacinda Ardern has been the Prime Minister of NZ for far too long. I'm sorry NZ but Australia would like to borrow Jacinda for a bit if you dont mind. We can swap our prime minister's. We will take Jacinda and you people can have ScoMo. Your sincerely Australia

[sandycarter]

She's amazing! Wow...to have a Prime Minister like that...intelligent, rational, good, kind, loving, genuine...

[omightylegend]

Your girlfriend when you’re yelling at her

[rosariosantos]

How nice!! A cool and normal leader, SOME DAY!!!😀

[Jaystarzgaming]

It was the camera person that was shaking the camera all about.

[failuretocommunicate]

I'D GIVE ANYTHING TO LEAVE THIS COUNTRY PLEASE HELP ME

[mickeymouse]

is it me or does she look like a primary school Substitute or as the Yanks should say a substitute teacher.