He was speaking in Auckland at the start of the three-day visit.
The prince toured the Eden Park rugby stadium, sailed around the harbour on an America's Cup yacht and helped cook a traditional Maori dinner.
The 27-year-old's main engagement takes place on Monday when he will open the Supreme Court building in Wellington.
The prince will also lay a wreath at Wellington's national war memorial.
The prince toured the Eden Park rugby stadium, sailed around the harbour on an America's Cup yacht and helped cook a traditional Maori dinner.
The 27-year-old's main engagement takes place on Monday when he will open the Supreme Court building in Wellington.
The prince will also lay a wreath at Wellington's national war memorial.
