Jacinda Ardern won’t ‘wag her finger’ at Morrison over climate policy

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she won't be 'wagging her finger' at Australia as she comes under pressure to champion climate action. During bilateral talks in Fiji this week, Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, a vocal critic of Australias climate policies, called on his New Zealand counterpart to stand up for climate change. However Ms Ardern said she did not expect Australia to be swayed on its climate policies. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Australia know New Zealands view, they can see what were doing on climate change, she said. But this idea that somehow me going in and wagging my finger is going to change another countrys domestic policy, I dont think is an accurate representation of how any of us do politics. The New Zealand Prime Minister is due to touch down in Australia for talks with Prime Minister Scott Morrison later this week. Read More Our Apps