PM's baby - how social media reacted

10:16 pm on 21 June 2018

Jacinda Ardern's birth announcement received thousands of likes within minutes, Megan Whelan looks at the social media reaction.

The couple announced the baby's arrival on Instagram. Within 15 minutes, the post had more than 20,000 likes, and 2000 comments.

"Thanks to all involved," tweeted the prime minister's partner Clarke Gayford.

So happy to announce our little girl has finally arrived! Everyone healthy and happy.
7.3lb, 4.45pm.
Huge thanks to all involved, what a team. pic.twitter.com/zXpVh3vElr
— Clarke Gayford (@NZClarke) June 21, 2018

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Naturally, social media was flooded with people wishing the family their best.

First came the well-wishers.

Congratulations @jacindaardern, we have one in her size! #FutureBlackFern pic.twitter.com/PWhBInlm8M
— Black Ferns (@BlackFerns) June 21, 2018

Woohoo! Massive congrats @jacindaardern & @NZClarke on safe arrival of little bub
— Dr Siouxsie Wiles (@SiouxsieW) June 21, 2018

BABIES
— Stefanie (@verslibre) June 21, 2018

Wonderful news! Huge congrats to Prime Minister @jacindaardern and @NZClarke on the birth of their baby girl! A warm welcome to the world! Wishing the family health, happiness, and all joy in the world. Tēnā koe i tō tamāhine. Ngā mihi mahana.
— Ambassador Brown (@USAmbNZ) June 21, 2018

A girl! Congrats @jacindaardern and @NZClarke pic.twitter.com/QBGlTbGrdu
— Anna Connell (@AnnaGConnell) June 21, 2018

Babies are pretty much the best, so pls excuse how happy I am right now. (I’d be this happy for anyone whose baby I knew about; I bloody love babies)
— Kate (@Knhannah) June 21, 2018

Politicians of all affiliations sent their congratulations too.

Congratulations @jacindaardern & @NZClarke ♥️ pic.twitter.com/xK0LJwoTxR
— Andrew Little (@AndrewLittleMP) June 21, 2018

We wish to extend our love and congratulations to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford on the birth of their child pic.twitter.com/W6S8vC5b5h
— Green Party NZ (@NZGreens) June 21, 2018

Congratulations @jacindaardern & @NZClarke on your baby girl. A new chapter for your family but no doubt, it'll be the most exciting one!
— Phil Goff (@phil_goff) June 21, 2018

Congrats @jacindaardern and @NZClarke on the fabulous news. All the best for the coming weeks. #firstbabyNZ
— Christopher Bishop (@cjsbishop) June 21, 2018

I had a hunch she would be a girl! Congratulations @jacindaardern and @NZClarke. So happy for you all! Another wahine toa for Aotearoa.
— Julie Anne Genter (@JulieAnneGenter) June 21, 2018

Congratulations to @jacindaardern & @NZClarke on the birth of their daughter today. What a proud day for Jacinda & Clarke & for us all. New life, new hope. Parenting arrangements are #genderequality in action. This is 21st C NZ. #ProudKiwi https://t.co/w52w8CJLSJ
— Helen Clark (@HelenClarkNZ) June 21, 2018

Congratulations @jacindaardern and @NZClarke on the birth of your baby girl. Natalie and I wish you every happiness.
— Simon Bridges (@simonjbridges) June 21, 2018

@jacindaardern I have been so excited all day since the text this morning making me acting Min of Chikd Poverty Reduction. How totally wonderful for you both & she is a very lucky girl. Big hugs!!!
— Tracey Martin (@TraceyMartinMP) June 21, 2018

And there's always the funnies.