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.

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

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.

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.

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."

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."

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