Stability in the Pacific, climate change and expanding America's relationship with New Zealand are all issues on the agenda for a top US commander visiting New Zealand.
Admiral John Aquilino, the head of US Indo-Pacific Command, has previously spoken out about China's increased activity in the Pacific.
Now he's here enhancing US-New Zealand relations in a string of meetings with our Defence Force boss.
Rosie Gordon and camera operator Sam Rillstone report.
