Clarke Gayford defends Jacinda Ardern over criticism

Clarke Gayford has waded into the political battlefield once again, in defence of his partner and her politics.

Auckland DJ Karn Hall posted on his public Facebook page that it was becoming evident "Miss Jacinda Ardern sounds more like a follower than a leader".

Hall said Ardern's repeated comments that Labour would not announce its tax policies, until an expert panel gave its recommendations, was akin to "winging it".

"Labour has 9 years of expertise in opposition and now, days from an election they're telling us they will seek expert advice. As an elected public servant with nearly a decade of tax-payer funded employment shouldn't Jacinda be more of an authority? "

Dear New Zealand, It has become evident that Miss Jacinda Ardern sounds more like a follower than a leader. Who are...

Posted by Karn Hall on Thursday, 7 September 2017

Ardern's long-time partner was quick to jump to her defence and said Ardern's decision to hold off until a more educated policy could be made was "bold".

"After 9 years in the wilderness, how much easier would it have been for her to say it wasn't up for discussion and then bring it in like the Nats did with GST?"

Instead he said Ardern was laying the basis for a transparent approach.

"It will take at least 18months to implement, by which time we will have the 2020 election a year away. Voters don't like that? Fine, vote."

Gayford said to those yet undecided on where their votes would lay, he said any policy formed without taking advice is "reckless".

He also called the DJ out on the use of the word miss.

"As for the sexist 'quote' and pointed use of 'miss' all that does is clearly reveal your hand. You also aren't speaking for most of the people I know, so why sign off with a 'world' emoji? I must of missed that election."