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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon denies seeking a Samoan matai title ahead of his Pacific visit.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s office has denied reports he requested a Samoan matai title ahead of his visit to Samoa and Tonga, stating no formal request was made.
While the High Commissioner sought advance notice of potential honours for protocol, the office confirmed Luxon did not ask for the title Tuisinavemaulumotootua.
The honour, traditionally granted by village councils, is a gesture of strong bilateral ties, with past New Zealand leaders receiving similar titles.
Samoa’s Prime Minister highlighted the significance of the recognition, though concerns remain among some Samoans about non-Samoans receiving sacred titles.
Luxon’s visit includes meetings with new Pacific leaders and discussions on visa access, though no new visa waiver commitments were announced.
El primer ministro de Nueva Zelanda, Christopher Luxon, niega haber buscado un título de matai samoano antes de su visita al Pacífico.