PM’s Matai Title Ceremony Kicks Off with Eyes on Relationship with Samoa’s New Leader

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon moves on from Samoan matai title 'miscommunication'

The prime minister is putting the question of whether or not he asked for a matai title behind him.

Samoa honours NZ PM Luxon with chiefly title

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has denied suggestions he requested a chiefly title be bestowed upon him during his visit to Samoa.

Samoan PM says Christopher Luxon didn't ask for title

The Samoan Government says the honour was a traditional courtesy for visiting leaders and was not linked to any policy obligations.

Why Luxon has explaining to do as he visits Samoa, Tonga for first official engagements

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has a lot of explaining to do when he meets with his Samoan counterparts – a relationship he described to the Herald as “one...