Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford’s wedding picketed by anti-vaxxers

Protesters picketed outside the former NZ leader’s wedding to Clarke Gayford at one of the country’s most elite vineyards.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has had to endure protesters picketing outside the venue where she will wed partner Clarke Gayford.

The anti-vaccination protesters gathered outside elite vineyard Craggy Range in Havelock North on Saturday, hoping to make a statement hours before the pair are arrived.

A lone male protester was seen holding a sign reading: “Lest we forget jab mandates”.

The man is seen walking up and down the road in front of the extensive property on New Zealand’s north island.

Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford will say “I do” on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Kerry Marshall/Getty Images

They will marry at one of New Zealand’s most picturesque locations, Craggy Range Winery.

A group of four women were also seen in the area ahead of the wedding, one carrying a sign that read “This s--- is bananas” while another carried a boombox spouting anti-vaccination material.

Security vehicles and a marked police car were seen patrolling the country roads around Craggy Range, hoping to stave off any potential threat to the couple’s special day.

The venue has been described as the “most Instagrammable vineyard in the world”, and sits in the shadow of Mata Peak.

The winery has already been picketed by anti-vax protesters.

While the couple have remained tight-lipped about the details, rumours have swirled about who will attend the wedding. Picture: Getty Images

Aside from the picturesque vineyard, a two hatted restaurant also sits on the property as well as several garden cottages and luxury lodges.

The happy couple have booked out the entire venue from Friday, which includes exclusive use of the accommodation and award-winning restaurant.

With just hours away from Ardern walking down the aisle, several high-powered attendees will soon be arriving including Labor leader Chris Hipkins and his wife Jade.

More to come.