Jacinda Ardern reveals what New Zealand will be sending new royal baby

  • Updated
  • 24/04/2018

The new royal baby is already being showered with presents, including from New Zealand.

Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, welcomed a baby boy overnight.

A collection of New Zealand childrens' books and a blanket made of New Zealand wool will be sent to the baby, Ms Ardern told The AM Show.

The Prime Minister also added a personal gift.

"I've had a family member of mine whip together a personal gift... a white linen romper with a Buzzy Bee lining on it."

Ms Ardern revealed the mastermind behind the romper is her sister-in-law,

"She's an excellent sewer."

She said a note will be added to indicate the personal nature of the gift.

The selection of children's books were chosen by author Kate De Goldi:

  • My New Zealand ABC Book; learn the alphabet with art and objects from Te Papa; text by James Brown
  • My New Zealand 123 Book; learn counting with the art and objects from Te Papa; text by James Brown
  • My New Zealand Colours Book; learning colours with the art and objects from Te Papa; text by James Brown
  • Nga Ahua-Shapes by Kitty Brown & Kirsten Parkinson
  • The Word Witch by Margaret Mahy; illustrated by David Elliott
  • The Fish of Maui by Peter Gossage
  • Slinky Malinki by Lynley Dodd
  • Bad Dog, Flash! by Ruth Paul
  • The Longest Breakfast by Jenny Bornholdt; illustrated by Sarah Wilkins
  • The House that Jack Built by Gavin Bishop
  • The Duck in the Gun by Joy Cowley; illustrated by Robyn Belton
  • Kiss, Kiss, Yuck, Yuck by Kyle Mewburn; illustrated by Ali Teo & John O’Reilly
  • The Kuia and the Spider by Patricia Grace; illustrated by Robyn Kahukiwa
  • Talia by Catherine Hannken; illustrated by Trish Bowles
  • So Many Wonderfuls by Tina Matthews

As to if she herself will receive a present from the royals, the Prime Minister laughed and said she wasn't expecting anything.

The name of the royal baby is yet to be revealed.

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