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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 5 MIN

Ethan Griffiths: Newstalk ZB political reporter on Chris Luxon visiting Samoa and Tonga

from The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin · host Newstalk ZB

Building relationships is the focus for the Prime Minister, as he departs for Samoa and Tonga today. Chris Luxon will visit the main islands of both countries this week to meet with the pair's new Governments. Alongside him will be his Police and Pacific Peoples Ministers - as well as a business delegation and MPs from other parties. Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths explained why Luxon is looking to strengthen the partnership between the regions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Building relationships is the focus for the Prime Minister, as he departs for Samoa and Tonga today. Chris Luxon will visit the main islands of both countries this week to meet with the pair's new Governments. Alongside him will be his Police and...

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