Jacinda Ardern posted this photograph of her with her father Ross for Father's Day. Photo / Facebook
Celebs, politicians and other well-known New Zealanders have taken to social media to pay tribute to their fathers, and share how they are spending the day.
All Black captain Kieran Read led the charge this afternoon, posting a photograph of the present his children gave him on his Facebook page.
"Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there. I have enjoyed a nice morning with my awesome kids. Thanks guys," he wrote.
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there. I have enjoyed a nice morning with my awesome kids. Thanks guys. #pinkshirt
Posted by Kieran Read on Saturday, 2 September 2017
Former All Black Dan Carter paid tribute to his father Neville on Instagram.
Carter said his father was his "mentor & has always been there for me".
He posted a photograph on Instagram of his father when he received his cap for his 100th All Blacks test.
Hollie Smith also posted on Instagram, simply captioning her family photo "Dad day".
Real Housewives of Auckland star Gilda Kirkpatrick also took to Instagram to share a family snap and Father's Day message.
View this post on InstagramHappy Father's Day ππΌππΌππΌ #lucanxerxes #kyancambyses #lovecreature @james_polhill
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Labour leader Jacinda Ardern posted about her father Ross on Facebook.
"Happy Father's Day to the one who taught me how to ride a bike, change a tyre, give a speech, and dance," she wrote.
"Couldn't ask for one better."
All Black Sonny Bill Williams posted a sweet photograph of him with his little girls Imaan and Aisha.
The rugby star spenthis morning surrounded by Play-Doh.
When you've been demanded 2 get out of bed & play play-doh with her, but you're not actually allowed 2 touch it π€¦π½ββοΈβ€οΈ #haveablessedsunday pic.twitter.com/lQnWMF73xs
— Sonny Bill Williams (@SonnyBWilliams) September 2, 2017
The All Blacks tweeted a photograph of Ben Smith and his adorable daughter at a recent Bledisloe Cup match.
"Happy #FathersDay to all the dads out there from the All Blacks," they posted.
"We hope you have a wonderful day."
Happy #FathersDay to all the dads out there from the All Blacks! We hope you have a wonderful day!#TeamAllBlacks pic.twitter.com/czOOBY08aa
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) September 2, 2017
At the home of The Hits and Seven Sharp host Toni Street, Father's Day wasn't quite going to plan.
The mum-of-two posted a photograph of a special breakfast on a tray, which appears to have been dropped on the floor soon after.
View this post on InstagramWhen Father's Day starts like this at your place all before 7am ππͺπ#startingover
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Actor and presenter Jaquie Brown seemed to be having similar bad luck, posting on Twitter that her child had taken to a wall with a pen to mark Father's Day.
Happy Father's Day from my kid with a permanent marker. FML pic.twitter.com/VgjSaB0lKw
— Jaquie Brown (@JaquieBrown) September 2, 2017
Former model and social media regular Anna Reeve posted a touching tribute to her husband Jay Reeve, father to twins Oscar and Hunter.
"From the very start @thejayreeve has been the most caring partner and incredible father," she wrote on Instagram.
"That's what defines you as an amazing father to me Jay, you're steady in bringing your infectious zest for life and love to all the peaks and valleys of this crazy parenthood ride.
"We are lucky to call you all ours."
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