Samoan Head of State Welcome – Māori Challenge
The Head of State of Samoa, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, and his wife, Her Highness, Masiofo Filifilia Tamasese, were officially welcomed to New Zealand at a State Welcome at Government House Wellington on 3 December 2007. Their Highnesses are pictured receiving a traditional Māori challenge.