Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has arrived in Samoa, and on the agenda is a ceremony to receive the matai, chief title. 

This visit is the first for Luxon in Samoa, and his first time meeting Samoa PM La’aulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Fosi Schmidt since he was elected in September.

Reports that he had requested the title have been debunked by the Prime Minister and his team. Other Prime Ministers have previously received the honour. 

NZ Herald political reporter Julia Gabel is with him in Samoa and chats with Nick about the media fuss surrounding the matai title and what else is on the PM's agenda. 

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