New Zealand delegation

New Zealand Speaker leads delegation to Vanuatu and Solomon Islands

Speaker Trevor Mallard, along with five women and three male MPs, will meet with parliamentarians, NGOs, businesses and women's groups in both countries.

RNZ Pacific reports the visit will focus on New Zealand's development programme, building relationships with parliamentary colleagues, and exploring trade and investment ties.

Mr Mallard said the women MPs will have discussions with local women leaders about the contributions they can make in Parliament.