An evening with Barack ObamaDavid white/stuff.co.nz Guests comment on their experience of listening to Barack Obama at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland. Former US President Barack Obama praised New Zealand's record on female empowerment, described his nail-biting decision to authorise the operation against Osama bin Laden and spoke of his personal friendship with Sir John Key at his exclusive Auckland speaking engagement. JASON DORDAY/STUFF Outside the venue, a big crowd gathered to try to get a glimpse of Barack Obama. Chris Skelton/STUFF Special guests arrive at the Viaduct Event Centre in Auckland to hear Former US president Barack Obama's speech"The crowd was rapturous," Ngaro said. "It was really good, I think President Obama came across as the thoughtful, rational person that he is.

Source: Stuff March 22, 2018 10:07 UTC