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Gov. Spencer Cox led a trade mission to New Zealand and Australia on Oct. 20.

The mission aims to boost trade in aerospace defense, minerals and innovation.

Cox met with New Zealand's prime minister to discuss shared priorities and partnerships.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — It's a bit unusual for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to apologize before even greeting his audience.

But it's also a bit unusual for Cox to greet his audience in Maori.

"I probably will offend many of you," he said at the beginning of remarks Monday at the University of Auckland. "So I hope you'll forgive me."

"Tena koutou katoa," said Cox, delighting his audience. Translation: "Greetings to you all."

The governor's visit to the island nation's largest university helped kick

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