PremiumJamie EnsorChief Political Reporter·NZ Herald·4 Jun, 2026 05:00 AM6 mins to read‌Tuisinavemaulumoto'otua Christopher Luxon takes part in a ceremony bestowing his matai title in Apia, Samoa, in March. Photo / Government of SamoaNew Zealand’s High Commissioner to Samoa suggested giving thousands of dollars to an undetermined project in Apia as officials explored koha arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon being bestowed with a matai title.

The suggestion of a grant was made before the Samoan Government told New Zealand officials