New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern believes the country will become a republic within her lifetime. However, Ardern had “never sensed the urgency” from people in New Zealand to make that happen, she said at a press conference on Monday. Queen Elizabeth’s death has reignited discussion about whether it is time for New Zealand to cut ties with the monarchy. While it was likely New Zealand would become a republic at some point, Ardern did not see it “as a short-term measure that is on the agenda any time soon,” she said. “There are so many challenges we face. This is a large and significan…