On Tuesday 9th April 2024, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Independent State of Samoa, Hon. Papali’i Lio Oloipola Ta’eu Masipa’u and accompanying Parliamentary delegation were invited by the Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Zealand Parliament, Rt. Hon. Gerry Brownlee to visit the Parliament House. The Honourable Speaker was welcomed with a Mihi Whakatau (traditional Maori welcome) by representatives from the New Zealand Officer of the Clerk and Parliament Office. The Honourable Speaker and his delegation paid a courtesy call with Speaker Rt. Hon. Gerry Brownlee to exchange views on parliamentary practices and processes to further assist Samoa’s parliamentary proceedings. Later, the Speaker was introduced to the House to observe and study the New Zealand Parliament house proceedings. The official visit in Parliament concluded with a visit to the Samoa High Commission chancery office to meet with the High Commission staff. The chancery office was opened by the Prime Minister, Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa during her state visit in June 2022.
The Clerk of the House, David Wilson conducted a workshop the following day at the New Zealand Parliament to which the Samoa delegation were invited . The Honourable Speaker was accompanied by his spouse, MP Agaseata Valelio Tanuvasa Peto (FAST), MP Faagasealii Sapoa Feagiai (HRPP), MP Lenatai Victor Faafoi Tamapua (HRPP), the Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Lesa Yonita Tuia-Tauiliili, and Acting High Commissioner, Mr. Misa Robert Niko Aiono.
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