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'Who likes burnt bacon?' Jacinda Ardern gets stuck in at Waitangi Day breakfast BBQ

February 6, 2018

The Prime Minister is helping to feed the masses at this year's celebrations. (Source: Other)

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has got stuck in behind the BBQ at Waitangi Day to help feed the masses during breakfast on the field by Waka House.

Putting an apron on, Ms Ardern joked with those lining up for the breakfast BBQ.

Mr Gayford says he is enjoying the early morning BBQ in the sunshine at Waitangi. (Source: Other)

"Who likes burnt bacon?" She said drawing laughs.

The PM had earlier attended the dawn service in what has been a five-day trip to Waitangi this year.

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