Former President Barack Obama arrived Wednesday for a three-day visit to New Zealand, where he'll speak with community leaders, meet the prime minister and play golf. Former presidents often choose to keep a relatively low public profile to avoid undermining sitting presidents. Obama said in a statement that he had long wanted to visit the South Pacific nation, given its close friendship with the U.S.Former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key helped organize the visit. Key said he'd formed a good relationship with Obama after eight years together at events like the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. Asked if she will raise any concerns about President Trump when she meets with Obama, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she imagined Obama would be "extremely cautious" since he was no longer in a political role.

Source: ABC News March 21, 2018 00:01 UTC