New Zealand’s leader Jacinda Ardern plans to marry over summer

In 2018, Ms Ardern became just the second elected world leader in modern history to give birth while holding office.

New Zealand’s leader Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford (AP)

New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern plans to marry her long-time partner during the southern summer.

In an interview on the Coast radio breakfast show, Ms Ardern said she and Clarke Gayford have finally set a date for their wedding after announcing they were engaged two years ago.