2 Feb 2018

New Zealand minister helps Nauru celebrate 50 years

From , 6:03 am on 2 February 2018

The New Zealand minister of Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio this week made the first visit by a New Zealand government minister to Nauru in 12 years.

He was there to help celebrate the country's 50th anniversary of independence.

And he told Don Wiseman it was a big occasion for Nauru and he was enthralled by his first visit to island.

President Baron Waqa addressing guests at the official ceremony for Nauru's 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations.

President Baron Waqa addressing guests at the official ceremony for Nauru's 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations. Photo: Twitter/ @Republic_Nauru