Pacific countries are New Zealand's nearest and dearest neighbours and good relationships are essential to promote New Zealand's interests says its High Commissioner to Tonga, Tiffany Babington.
Speaking on the role of a High Commissioner Babington says it's about New Zealand’s prosperity, and security but also because New Zealand is a good global citizen.
She tells Daniela Maoate-Cox there's a strong development programme in Tonga but it's important to listen to their needs as well.
This interview is part of a series on the Speaker-led delegation to Tonga and Fiji. The full coverage can be found here.
New Zealand's High Commissioner to Tonga Tiffany Babington listens to Youth MPs at a talanoa session in Tonga. Photo: VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox
