Jacinda Ardern joins in traditional dance as she is farewelled from Tokelau

July 30, 2019

Ms Ardern looked a little out of place, but certainly gave it a good shot.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joined in with a traditional dance as she was farewelled from her visit to Tokelau.

Ms Ardern has been in the small pacific territory of 1500 people since yesterday, and she was the first Kiwi Prime Minister to visit in 14 years.

The tiny nation has been under New Zealand governance for 94 years.

She appeared to enjoy herself as she danced among locals at a farewell ceremony on Atafu.

1 NEWS reporter Lisa Davies has this report from its smallest atoll, Atafu.

She announced yesterday that the NZ Government will contribute $6 million to the upgrade of the solar electricity network in Tokelau to prevent the use of diesel to supplement the power source.

Ms Ardern is expected to return to New Zealand on Thursday.

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