Former New Zealand prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has moved to Australia with her family, her office has confirmed.
The move follows months of speculation after she was reportedly seen attending open‑home viewings on Sydney’s northern beaches.
In a statement, Ardern’s spokesperson said the family had been “travelling for a few years now,” and for the moment they were “basing themselves out of Australia.”
The spokesperson added that the family had work there, and living in Australia “brings the added bonus of more time back home in New Zealand.”
Reports from Australia indicated Ardern, her husband Clarke Gayford, and their daughter were seen viewing homes in the beachside suburbs of Curl Curl and Freshwater—locations highlighted in both Australian and New Zealand media coverage.
Ardern’s relocation comes after several years of international work.
She had been living in the United States while working with Harvard University and has also held global roles including trustee of the Earthshot Prize and a distinguished fellowship at Oxford University.
The family’s move adds to a broader trend of New Zealanders relocating to Australia amid economic pressures and higher earning opportunities.
While Ardern’s spokesperson did not comment on the duration of their stay or future plans, the confirmation settles weeks of speculation prompted by Australian media reports.
