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Key FactsJacinda Ardern on 2026 Ockham longlist
Jan 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thespinoff.co.nz
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thespinoff.co.nz
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- Jacinda Ardern’s A Different Kind of Power appears on the General Nonfiction longlist and is marked as a debut.
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