While people across the globe are saddened by Jacinda Ardern's resignation, others might be taking the news well.
When pressed yesterday, National Party leader Christopher Luxon wouldn't say whether he thought his party had a stronger chance of winning this year's election.
But the opposition will likely be glad to be free of the Prime Minister's highly ranked global status as campaigning ramps up.
Leader of the opposition Christopher Luxon spoke to Guyon Espiner.