In this two-part series Dr Anita Perkins shines a light on the lesser-known yet significant relationship between Cambodia (‘Srok Khmer’ or Prâtés Kâmpŭchéa’) and Aotearoa New Zealand, including from the perspectives of both ambassadors, HE Dr. CHEUNBORAN Chanborey and H.E. Jonathan Kings. Here, in part one, Anita looks at the nature of the bilateral relationship, with additional insights from Asia New Zealand Foundation CEO, Suzannah Jessep, and Cambodia-New Zealand relations expert, Farib Sos MNZM, JP, PhD who recently went to Cambodia on an Asia New Zealand Track II delegation.