We were not chosen for this act of violence because we condone racism, because we are enclave for extremism, we were chosen for the fact that we are none of these things. It was because we represent diversity, kindness, compassion, a home for those who share our values.

Jacinda Ardern

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APEC in 2021 will still be held in Auckland... there is no questi... by Jacinda Ardern

APEC in 2021 will still be held in Auckland... there is no question there.

This is a global challenge, of course we can do what we can to defeat acts of hatred, violence and racism in our own domestic areas. But, as an international community, we should also be united against acts of hatred, violence and terrorism.

Technology is moving quite quickly. We may not have all of the responses we need now, but we need to work on them and we need to work together, that's why this call to action is not just about regulation, but instead about bringing companies to the table [ and saying ] you have a role too and we have expectations of you.

When it came to the way this attack was specifically designed to be broadcast and to go viral,( responding) to that needed a global solution, so that was why we immediately got in contact with international counterparts.

We've built a practical consensus across government that creates a plan for the next 30 years, which provides the certainty industries need to get in front of this challenge.

Absolutely, I'm a feminist, but I want to put him through the pain and torture of having to agonize about that question himself. That's letting him off the hook, absolutely not.

It's critical that technology platforms like Facebook are not perverted as a tool for terrorism, and instead become part of a global solution to countering extremism, this meeting presents an opportunity for an act of unity between governments and the tech companies.

The response I've received has been positive. No tech company, just like no government, would like to see violent extremism and terrorism online.

We haven't received anything officially nor have we received any intelligence reports that corroborate what has been said in Sri Lanka, sri Lanka will be in the very early stages of its investigations. So we are simply stepping back and allowing them to undertake those, but we have nothing at this stage to corroborate what is being said.

All I know is that I'm doing my job to the best of my ability. by Jacinda Ardern

All I know is that I'm doing my job to the best of my ability.

Arguably these categories should always fall within the community guidelines of hate speech, but nevertheless it's positive the clarification has now been made in the wake of the attack in Christchurch.

Having said that, I'm pleased to see that they are including it, and that they have taken that step, but I still think that there is a conversation to be had with the international community about whether or not enough has been done, there are lessons to be learnt here in Christchurch and we don't want anyone to have to learn those lesson over again.

It is important that no stone is left unturned to get to the bottom of how this act of terrorism occurred and what, if any, opportunities we had to stop it.

New Zealand mourns with you. We are one. by Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand mourns with you. We are one.

On 15 March our history changed forever. Now, our laws will too. We are announcing action today on behalf of all New Zealanders to strengthen our gun laws and make our country a safer place, all semi-automatic weapons used during the terrorist attack on Friday 15 March will be banned.

We represent diversity, kindness, compassion, a home for those who share our values. Refuge for those who need it.

You know some of the young people who lost their lives on Friday, it's their names and their stories we need to keep telling.

Thank you for asking, i'm very sad. by Jacinda Ardern

Thank you for asking, i'm very sad.

I tried, and I failed. People died and I feel like I should have... by Jacinda Ardern

I tried, and I failed. People died and I feel like I should have done more.

We can not simply sit back and accept that these platforms just exist and that what is said on them is not the responsibility of the place where they are published, they are the publisher. Not just the postman.