PICS: Obama Shared Some A+ Parenting Advice With Jacinda Ardern During Their Meeting

Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 17:29

Barack Obama & Jacinda Ardern finally met this afternoon... No big deal.

ICYMI, the former US pres touched down on NZ soil just before midnight on Tuesday & is expected to fly across the ditch tomorrow.

Thanks for the round again Mr President! Was awesome to see you on kiwi soil 😊🇺🇸🇳🇿 #barackobama

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So far Barry has been living his best life in Aotearoa, playing golf with John Key & hanging out with some local wildlife.

President Obama got to meet a ‘real’ Kiwi!

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He met with NZ's current PM after he was officially welcomed at Government House with a pōwhiri this afternoon.

Obama reportedly asked Jacinda about her pregnancy when they first spoke.

D'aww.

Barack Obama: “I hear you are expecting a baby”.
Jacinda Ardern: “I am in a few weeks.”
Obama: “That’s so exciting.” pic.twitter.com/6DZ367KaZp

— Patrick Gower (@patrickgowernz) March 22, 2018

During their brief meeting, Barry also gave the expectant mum some parenting advice.

"He gave me tips that I think I will probably long remember," she said.

Official / provided photos of @jacindaardern and @BarackObama at Government House, Auckland pic.twitter.com/ieEe6RJsjQ

— Kim Baker Wilson (@kimbakerwilson) March 22, 2018

Jacinda said it was a "privilege" to meet the 44th president of the United States.

"He's incredibly warm, laidback, approachable and quick to make you feel at ease."

"The question I asked was simply about how do you deal with guilt (as a parent) because I have no doubt I am going to experience that in the future as I juggle the roles that I have," she added.

"His insights were, I'm sure the same as any parent would probably give me, that you do your best."

A real privilege to be a part of the pōwhiri for former President Barack Obama this afternoon. Ngati Whatua warmly welcomed him and young people from Selwyn, Kaipara and Western Springs College performed. He was also gifted a beautifully carved Whale tooth to acknowledge his skills as an orator and leader. I’m pretty sure New Zealand is leaving a unique and special impression.

A post shared by Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) on Mar 21, 2018 at 10:05pm PDT

She also took to Instagram to share a pic from their meeting.

"A real privilege to be a part of the pōwhiri for former President Barack Obama this afternoon," she wrote.

"He was also gifted a beautifully carved Whale tooth to acknowledge his skills as an orator and leader. I’m pretty sure New Zealand is leaving a unique and special impression."

8 Times Barack Obama Proved He's A Cool Dad Not A Regular Dad

When he and Joe Biden became a meme - arguably the best thing to happen in 2016.

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His Spotify playlists: Obama gets down to Stevie Wonder, JT AND Florence and the Machine.

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Literally any time he danced.

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When he told a very good dad joke at Thanksgiving.

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His friendship with Bey. He even got her AND Chance The Rapper playing at his farewell party.

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When he didn't let the #haters get him down and read mean tweets.

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When he hung out with Spider-kid at the Oval Office.

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When he literally 'dropped the mic' at his last correspondents dinner.

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