Clarke Gayford

Clarke Gayford

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Clarke Gayford is a New Zealand television presenter and the partner of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. He has been supportive of Ardern's political career and is also recognized for his work in television, including hosting the popular fishing show 'Fish of the Day.'

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Clarke Gayford is mentioned as Jacinda Ardern's partner and now her husband.

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s house up for sale
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
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Clarke Gayford married former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern at Craggy Range in 2025.

Craggy Range Chef Casey McDonald On Michelin, Fine Dining & New Luxury Accommodation The Lodge
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
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Clarke Gayford is the husband of Jacinda Ardern and was seen house-hunting in Sydney.

Jutarnji list - Situacija na Novom Zelandu je toliko loša da se čak i slavna bivša premijerka odlučila odseliti
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-03-03
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Jacinda Ardern and her husband, Clarke Gayford, attended open home viewings in Sydney’s northern beaches.

Jacinda Ardern living and working in Australia after move from US | Jacinda Ardern
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-26
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Clarke Gayford supported Jacinda Ardern by becoming a stay-at-home dad.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor ‘desperate to get back’ to New Zealand ahead of February tour
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-27
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Clarke Gayford powered the home-movie footage in the documentary about Jacinda Ardern.

Listener’s best movies of 2025
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-24
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Clarke Gayford, Ardern’s husband, is credited as one of the film’s six producers.

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern to appear on Graham Norton’s talk show
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
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Clarke Gayford is a producer and cinematographer of the documentary Prime Minister, which chronicles the political and personal life of his partner, Jacinda Ardern.

Clarke Gayford on his doco Prime Minister: ‘Jacinda’s time in office was a whirlwind – we were just trying to keep our heads above water’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
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Clark represented Clarke Gayford in a defamation case against the NZME radio station.

Tom Phillips injunction: Media gag order to be argued in court today
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-11
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Clarke Gayford was represented by Linda Clark in a defamation case against NZME.

Tom Phillips injunction: Suppression order was granted over details of case
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
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Clarke Gayford was noted for being adjacent to Prime Ministerial events at New Zealand Fashion Week.

From the archives: Front row celebrity photos from NZ Fashion Week’s first decade
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-24
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Clarke Gayford was part of the group detained at Los Angeles airport due to a prank call made by Iain Stables.

Former shock jock Iain Stables faces sentencing for Auckland ute assault
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-18
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The film, partly shot by Ardern’s husband Clarke Gayford in a series of video diaries while she was in office, was released theatrically in the US last month.

NZ Int Film Festival 2025: Ardern doco and an Aotearoa arts hall of fame
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
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Clarke Gayford is Jacinda Ardern's then partner, now husband, who supported her during her pregnancy and early weeks in power.

A Different Kind of Power by Jacinda Ardern review – not your usual PM | Autobiography and memoir
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-05
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Clarke Gayford is Jacinda Ardern's partner who supported her during the birth of their daughter Neve.

‘The high commissioner found us a bassinet!’ Jacinda Ardern on bringing her baby to the UN | Jacinda Ardern
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-03
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Clarke Gayford is the husband of Jacinda Ardern and the father of their daughter Neve.

I just read Jacinda Ardern’s memoir. No wonder she didn’t last as New Zealand prime minister for more than six years
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-03
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Clarke Gayford is the partner of Jacinda Ardern and is mentioned in relation to their daughter.

What a Different Kind of Power says about being a PM and a parent
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-06-03
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Clarke Gayford is mentioned as Ardern's partner who proposed to her on Mokotahi Hill.

Jacinda Ardern’s memoir and the untold stories from her time as Prime Minister
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
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Clarke Gayford, Jacinda Ardern's partner, participated in the spousal program during the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.

‘I asked Queen Elizabeth II if she had any advice for me’: Jacinda Ardern on her time as a pregnant prime minister | Jacinda Ardern
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-31
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Linda Clark represented Clarke Gayford in a defamation case against NZME radio station Kick.

Media Insider: Lawyer Linda Clark takes temporary leave as a TVNZ board member while legal action under way over Jevon McSkimming police case
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
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Colbert has also previously joked about wanting to be flower girl for Ardern’s wedding to Clarke Gayford.

Jenna Ortega shares love for New Zealand on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-28
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Clarke Gayford is featured in the documentary Prime Minister, which includes footage endorsed by Jacinda Ardern.

Dame Jacinda Ardern joins Oxford University’s World Leaders Circle
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
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