The Samoan woman said she was entering the SkyCity conference centre from Federal St to register for the conference yesterday when a European security guard put out his hand to stop her.
She said European delegates ahead of her were waved through, but the guard challenged her with a stern face.
Fuli said the guard did not touch her. She told him she was attending the conference and continued to the fourth floor to register for the conference in time for the opening powhiri.
"The only reason it could occur is because of the colour of my skin," said Fuli.
