Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, says she expects her county to become a republic 'in my lifetime' and to no longer have its head of state determined by the British monarchy.
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However, she does not feel there is any urgency to act now, despite Queen Elizabeth's death sparking debate about the monarchy's role in former British colonies. 'I do believe that is where New Zealand will head in time ... but I don't see it as a short-term measure or anything that is on the agenda anytime soon,' Ardern says.

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