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Fijians


by Jacqueline Leckie

Three military coups – two in 1987 and one in 2000 – have prompted many Fijians to look for a more secure life in New Zealand. Representing varied ethnicities and political views, members of the Fijian community preserve their differences and share their heritage through religion, sports and cultural events.

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Main image: Fijian children drawing pictures of Fiji at Te Papa, 2002

Fijian children drawing pictures of Fiji at Te Papa, 2002


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