India, Feb. 26 -- Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her family are relocating to Australia, becoming one of the most high-profile figures to join a growing wave of New Zealanders moving across the Tasman.

A spokesperson confirmed to the media on Thursday that Ardern, who resigned in 2023, plans to base herself in Australia after spending much of the past two years overseas.

"They have work there, and it brings the added bonus of more time back home in New Zealand," the spokesperson said.

The trend is expected to be a key issue in New Zealand's general election scheduled for November, as voters and policymakers grapple with concerns over wages, cost of living and competitiveness.

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