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29/10/2007
Tongues Wag As McAleese Lands In New Zealand
President Mary McAleese has today received a ceremonial welcome in Wellington, New Zealand as she embarked on a six-day visit to the country.
She was greeted with a full ancient Maori ritual – tongues out included - by members of the local Maori tribes.
The President also met with the Prime Minister and Governor General of New Zealand.
The President spoke about the immigrant community in Ireland and said she hopes Ireland will follow the example of New Zealand in multi-culturalism and tolerance.
(BMcC)
She was greeted with a full ancient Maori ritual – tongues out included - by members of the local Maori tribes.
The President also met with the Prime Minister and Governor General of New Zealand.
The President spoke about the immigrant community in Ireland and said she hopes Ireland will follow the example of New Zealand in multi-culturalism and tolerance.
(BMcC)
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