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How the world reacted to news of Jacinda Ardern's pregnancy

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 19 Jan 2018, 1:06PM
Turnbull called Ardern shortly after the news broke. (Photo / File)
Turnbull called Ardern shortly after the news broke. (Photo / File)

How the world reacted to news of Jacinda Ardern's pregnancy

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 19 Jan 2018, 1:06PM

Malcolm Turnbull was the first world leader to offer his wishes to Jacinda Ardern after the news of her pregnancy.

The Australian Prime Minister called Ardern shortly after the news broke.

He also tweeted his congratulations, writing: "When we spoke this morning you sounded more excited than you did when you won the election! Lots of love and best wishes from me and Lucy and all of us across the ditch."

The BBC reports that Jacinda has been flooded with support by people online, following her pregnancy announcement.

The Guardian has highlighted Ardern's fight for a woman's right to privacy regarding baby plans, shortly before she conceived baby Ardern Gayford.

BuzzFeed Australia points out that the father-to-be, keen fisherman Clarke Gayford, will be a stay-at-home dad when Ardern returns to her government duties after parental leave.

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Reuters was also quick to report the news of Ardern's pregnancy, highlighting that deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will serve as acting Prime Minister for six weeks after the baby is born.

The Financial Times has also reported on the news, also highlighting that Gayford will be a stay-at-home dad.

Bloomberg reports on Ardern's pregnancy, writing about how she knew of the pregnancy on October 13, during the talks to form the coalition government.

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