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Prince Harry nose how to have a good time as he visits New Zealand

Prince Harry has once again wooed a nation – this time New Zealand was the lucky country facing Harry’s irresistible charm.

Prince Harry has once again wooed a nation – this time New Zealand was the lucky country facing Harry’s irresistible charm.

The young royal was greeted by a hoard of well-wishers after her left Australia and given a traditional Maori welcome.

One young lady donned traditional Maori dress and greeted Harry with the ancient greeting known as a Hongi.

The pair gently pressed their noses and foreheads against each other while exhaling deeply in what is known as a “ha” or “breath of life.”

This is George’s and Charlotte’s uncle’s first visit to NZ and it looks like he’s made himself right at home.

Social media was used to welcome Harry with NZ Prime Minister John Key tweeting: “Great to welcome Prince Harry to New Zealand on a brilliant Wellington day.”

The handsome 30-year-old enjoyed a rugby match and was given his very own Hurricanes jersey plus an adorable onesie for his new niece, Princess Charlotte Of Cambridge.

Harry got the chance to chat to locals before shucking some oysters and wearing a traditional Maori cape. He then met with young school students which brought out his inner child.

Click through and take a look at Prince Harry’s time in New Zealand

Prince Harry was greeted with a traditional Maori welcome called Hongi. The royal and the young lady gently pressed their noses and foreheads against each other, while exhaling deeply.

The Prince showed off his playful side as he greeted the crowds.

He had this little girl in fits of laughter. We can only imagine what a wonderful uncle he’ll be…

The young Prince was besotted by this little guy.

Fans absolutely adored the handsome 30-year-old.

Harry chatted to this lovely well-wisher.

The handsome prince was all smiles on his first visit to New Zealand.

Later in the day, Harry donned his army medals to pay his respects.

Throughout the tour the fifth in line to the throne was greeted using Hongi.

The Kiwis, who are part of the Commonwealth, were stoked to have the Prince visit.

Harry was overjoyed to receive a cute Hurricanes onsie for his new niece, Charlotte.

He tried his hand at shucking oysters.

He chatted with these little kids.

And made them smile.

Harry was amazed by the stunning NZ landscape.

He meet with this interesting local… a lizard. And rocked a traditional cape.

Everywhere he went, Harry made people smile.

And giggle! We imagine he said something very cheeky (in typical Harry fashion)!

The fifth-in-line for the throne visited local school kids.

Where he made friends with this enthusiastic guy.

It looks like the pair hit it off!

The young tyke made the Prince smile from ear-to-ear!

Once again Prince Harry has wooed an entire nation with his charm and kindness!

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