AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen rubbed noses with Maori elders Friday at the Governor-General of New Zealand’s residence in Auckland, in a ceremony that blended native and British traditions.
Before the playing of O Canada, Harper was challenged with a dart thrown at his feet during a haka war dance. By picking the dart up from the lawn the Canadian leader indicated that he came to New Zealand in peace.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper performs the hongi with a Maori as he is greeted at Government House in Auckland, New Zealand Thursday November 13, 2014. …read more
Source: canada.com
