26 Nov 2019

'New Zealand's own back yard is Tonga' - Tonga Speaker Lord Fakafanua

From the collecton The House On Demand

The Speaker of Tonga's Legislative Assembly says more engagements between Tongan and New Zealand parliamentarians is needed to strengthen democratic processes in both countries.

Lord Fakafanua hosted a delegation of New Zealand MPs for two days in Tonga last month

He told Daniela Maoate-Cox New Zealand's Parliament recent visits between the two countries proves the two countries are committed to sharing their best values.

This interview is part of a series on the Speaker-led delegation to Tonga and Fiji. The full coverage can be found here.

Tonga Parliament's Speaker Lord Fakafanua points out the courts buildings beyond the site where the Parliament building once was.

Tonga Parliament's Speaker Lord Fakafanua points out the courts buildings beyond the site where the Parliament building once was. Photo: VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox