--- title: NZ PM Jacinda Adhern calls it like it is description: NZ PM Jacinda Adhern calls it like it is image: https://elladex.com/hubfs/ON%20THE%20DEX%20-%20%20THUMBNAIL%20(5)-1.png --- [Get International Women's Day Tickets](https://elladex.com/events/international_womens_day_2025) [Get International Women's Day Tickets](https://elladex.com/events/international_womens_day_2025) [Get International Women's Day Tickets](https://elladex.com/events/international_womens_day_2025) Search Sign In x ## Remarkable. Redefined. #### Welcome back. We've made some changes  (including our name). 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