[3] In 1947, with the Statute of Westminster Adoption Act, New Zealand in effect became an independent nation from the United Kingdom.

In 1967, New Zealand Prime Minister Keith Holyoake visited Tonga for the coronation of Tongan King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV.

While in Tonga the Prime Minister announced a $10 million recovery package for those affected by Cyclone Gita.

[6] New Zealand's main exports to Tonga include: travel services, mechanical machinery, dairy products, wood and meat.

Tonga's main exports to New Zealand include: travel services, vegetables, fruit and nuts.