News Release

Mormon Apostle and Other Leaders Meet with New Zealand Prime Minister

Improving opportunities for children, youth and adults discussed

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met with Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand in Auckland on Wednesday 14 March.

Accompanying Elder Andersen were his wife, Kathy Andersen; Elder L. Whitney Clayton of the Presidency of the Seventy, and his wife, Kathy Clayton; and Elder Ian S. Ardern of the Seventy, and his wife, Paula Ardern.

           

The leaders discussed matters of common concern including reducing child poverty and improving opportunities for children, youth and adults.  

Elder Andersen thanked the Prime Minister for her service to the nation, including the 113,000 Latter-day Saints who call New Zealand home.

  

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