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Last day of Barack Obama's whirlwind tour of New Zealand

March 23, 2018

His trip has been a whirlwind tour of luxury golf courses and a stirring Maori welcome. (Source: Other)

Former US President Barack Obama's flying visit to New Zealand comes to a close today.

This morning in Auckland he'll meet with Wahine Toa, a group of Maori women leaders.

Last night Mr Obama spoke to 1000 guests at a private dinner on Auckland's waterfront.

Yesterday and the day before Mr Obama played two rounds of golf with Sir John Key at two exclusive Northland golf courses.

The Prime Minister revealed that parenthood was one of several things she discussed with the former US President. (Source: Other)

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Mr Obama will fly out to Australia later today.

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