Spouse of the prime minister of New Zealand
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The spouse of the prime minister of New Zealand is the wife or husband of the New Zealand prime minister. The position is known as the partner of the prime minister of New Zealand when the prime minister is unmarried but is in a relationship. They are the hostess or host of Premier House. It is not an official office and, as such, they are not given a salary or official duties. When Henry Sewell became the country's first premier in 1856, his wife, Elizabeth Kittoe, became the first spouse to fill the role. The first husband to the prime minister was Burton Shipley, Jenny Shipley's husband, in 1997. The 23rd prime minister, Michael Joseph Savage, was a bachelor during his term, and prime minister Jacinda Ardern was never married to her partner Clarke Gayford during her tenure from 2017 to 2023. 41st prime minister, Chris Hipkins, is married, but has been separated from his wife, Jade Marie Hipkins, since 2022.[1]
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Spouse of the Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
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Incumbent Amanda Luxon since 27 November 2023 | |
Residence | Premier House |
Inaugural holder | Elizabeth Kittoe |
Formation | 7 May 1856 |