5:33 pm today

Leaders of Pacific communities pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia

From Checkpoint, 5:33 pm today

Leaders of Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad stood in solidarity today as they joined with former New Zealand prime ministers and leaders paying their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia. The Pacific Leaders Forum contingent representing over 11 countries stood on the Marae at Turangawaewae only a week ago celebrating 18 years as the Maori King's reign, Grace Fiavaai was there.