Ardern then responded on an official letterhead, writing: “We were very interested to hear your suggestions about psychics and dragons, but unfortunately we are not currently doing any work in either of those areas! I am therefore returning your bribe money, and I wish you all the very best in your quest for telekinesis, telepathy and dragons.”

She then added in her own handwriting: “P.S. I’ll still keep an eye out for those dragons. Do they wear suits?”

The letter was shared by Victoria’s brother on Reddit who explained that his sister had originally told the Prime Minister that she wanted to find out what the government knew about dragons and if she could train any that they had found by learning to use telekinetic powers. He said that she had been inspired by Netflix series Stranger Things (haven’t we all?).

The prime minister’s office (PMO) has since confirmed to the BBC that Ardern’s 30 April reply is the real deal.

Jacinda Ardern’s response to a little girl’s question about dragons is the best thing