Spouse of the prime minister of New Zealand
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 27 November 2023Amanda Luxon | |
| Residence | Premier House |
| Inaugural holder | Elizabeth Kittoe |
| Formation | 7 May 1856 |
The wife or husband of the Prime Minister of New Zealand holds no official office and, as such, is not given a salary or official duties, but the prime minister's spouse may be expected to act as hostess or host of Premier House. The current prime minister, Christopher Luxon, is married to Amanda Luxon.
When Henry Sewell became the country's first premier in 1856, his wife, Elizabeth Kittoe, became the first person 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 in an unmarried relationship with Clarke Gayford during her tenure from 2017 to 2023.