Photo of Nanaia Mahuta in Fiji on her recent visit [Source: Fiji Government/ Facebook]
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the island of Bau shares a deep cultural connection with the Māori people.
Following a visit to the chiefly island, Mahuta says she felt a particular sense of gratitude and honor that they could be on Bau and acknowledged the installation of Ratu Epenisa na Turaga Bale na Vunivalu na Tui Kaba and the hope and opportunity that he provides to his people.
Mahuta says the visit is significant for Māori because the last time they had someone from New Zealand visit Bau was when the father of the current Vunivalu passed away…..
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