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Polynesian cultural group

Polynesian cultural group

PI (Pacific Island) identity is strengthened at school. This photo shows the Poly Club at St Bernard’s College in Lower Hutt. The club began with only 10 members, but by 1994 there were many more, all very enthusiastic.

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Alexander Turnbull Library, Dominion Post Collection (PAColl-7327)
Reference: EP-Ethnology-Polynesian-04
Photograph by Ray Pigney

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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Misatauveve Melani Anae. 'Samoans', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
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