In an apparent nod to Barnaby Joyce's privacy woes, New Zealand's Prime Minister has taken a humorous dig at Australia's media.
Holding what may be her last press conference in Wellington before she gives birth, Jacinda Ardern on Monday fielded questions about her privacy expectations.
"I certainly understand the curiosity that will exist, I do ... So we're trying to find good ways to [share the news] whilst also balancing the fact we hope to have a bit of quiet time together as a family too," she told reporters.
"Let's just say I hope we don't find ourselves in a situation where New Zealand media follows Australian media."
Embattled former Nationals leader Mr Joyce has ramped up calls for more stringent privacy laws to keep away paparazzi after arguing with a photographer he claims was "hiding in the bushes" outside a church on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Ms Ardern also announced she is leaving Wellington, and will be working from near her chosen hospital in Auckland for the rest of the week.
While determined to work until she gets to the birthing unit - her due date is Sunday - Ms Ardern said she felt travelling was now tempting fate.
Jacinda Ardern will soon give birth to her first child. Source: Getty Images AsiaPac
"It makes a little bit more sense for me to be grounded in one place from now on," she said.
Asked how the selection of a baby name was going, she replied: "terribly".
Ms Ardern, 37, will take six weeks off after having the baby - her and partner Clarke Gayford's first.
