How They Welcome Guests In New Zealand [Photo]

Barack Obama hit it on the nose in New Zealand -- saying hello the right way by pressing his face up against his hosts!

Obama flew solo way down under for a couple meetings, and moments after touching down he got a traditional welcome -- Maori style. At least 3 female tribe members went forehead-to-forehead with the former president and rubbed noses with him.

Barrack also got some customary gifts; 2 whale tooth pendants ... one for him, and one for Michelle. Don't you just love how God created the world with different tongues and culture? Too cute, hehehe.