Jacinda Ardern's latest move confirms former New Zealand PM is committed to stay in Australia

By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:15, 24 June 2026 | Updated: 02:17, 24 June 2026 Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has put her Auckland property on the market after she relocated her family to Australia earlier this year. The four-bedroom bungalow in the popular suburb of Sandringham, which she once shared with husband Clarke Gayford and their eight-year-old daughter Neve, was listed for auction on Tuesday.   Described by the real estate agent as a 'family-focused, forever home', the property is estimated to sell for $NZ2.2million ($AUD1.8million). 'Step inside a former Prime Minister's Sandringham home,' a real estate Facebook listing for the home states. The auction is expected to land Ardern and Gayford a tidy profit after they purchased the home for a reported $1.74million in 2018. 'Behind a crisp white fence on one of Sandringham's prettiest streets, this timeless 1930s bungalow introduces itself with traditional weatherboard charm and a welcoming front porch,' the property listing reads. 'Step inside, and the home unfolds to tell a beautiful story of evolution. 'A modern extension seamlessly bridges the gap between eras, transforming the traditional footprint into an airy, high-stud haven that frames green garden views through soaring windows.   Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has put her Auckland property on the market after she relocated her family to Australia earlier this year The former NZ prime minister's four-bedroom bungalow in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham will be auctioned next month 'Peaceful, except for the native birdsong, and exceptionally secure, this property delivers ideal family living.' French doors that open from the kitchen and dining areas onto an undercover outdoor deck are an entertainer's dream, while the master suite and adjoining lounge serve as a calming sanctuary.  Ardern and her family have been on the move since her shock resignation from politics in January 2023.  They relocated to the US that same year, where Ardern took up fellowships at Harvard University.  She was also a distinguished fellow at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Earlier this year, Ardern and Gayford were spotted viewing homes and enjoying family time with their daughter on Sydney's Northern Beaches, where they have since settled. 'The family has been travelling for a few years now,' Ardern's spokesperson said at the time. 'For the moment they are basing themselves out of Australia – they have work there, and it brings the added bonus of more time back home in New Zealand.' Ardern and husband Clarke Gayford have settled into life on Sydney's northern beaches with daughter Neve, who turned eight earlier this week The 'family-focused, forever home' is estimated to sell for $NZ2.2million ($AUD1.8million)  Entertaining is effortless thanks to the home's kitchen and dining areas Ardern's latest book 'What if You Could' hit shelves in New Zealand, Australia and the US earlier this month. Ardern was also a special guest at the recent 40th anniversary ARIA Hall of Fame event in Sydney. While she will always regard New Zealand as home, Ardern is enjoying her time in Australia. 'There's so many similarities between Kiwis and Aussies, and so it's so like home in so many ways,' she recently told Channel Nine's Today show. 'New Zealand continues to be the best place in the world but this is a wonderful place to be. 'People have been very welcoming. The time has passed really quickly. I have enjoyed going to the beach and done a lot of writing.'  Ardern became New Zealand's youngest-ever prime minister in 2017 and led her country through the Covid pandemic and the Christchurch mosque massacre during her five-year stint in office. 'Prime Minister', a documentary about her life which features home footage filmed by her husband, won the top prize for best documentary at the 2026 News & Documentary Emmy Awards last month. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.