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The ship “Taporo IV” which transported the group to Tahaa Island.
was a time to reflect that even
though there had been
disappointments along the way,
the good time far outweighed the
bad.
The final day was a rushed
affair and after hours of travelling
continuously by ferry, plane and
then by bus, we arrived home.
There are many people who
must be acknowledged for their
contributions towards the
organisation of this trip.
Mrs Atkins has been the
driving force behind it all and,
without a doubt, our preparation
would not have been as thorough
without her. Our kaumatua Mr
Cranshaw, Tahana and Peter
Ngaru provided constant guidance
for the students in Tahiti. Erana
must also be mentioned for her
efforts in travel arrangements.
Special thanks go to Jean-
Pierre, Jean and Jean-Marc for
sharing the beauty of their land
with us. Finally, the students,
Harry Poutapu and his fundraising
committee, supporters and
whanau who worked diligently
throughout 1992 to make this trip
possible, deserve recognition for
all their achievements.
