21/10/2023
Tagio tumas, another successful year for the Melanesian Festival Aotearoa. Please enjoy some moments from the day.
Melanesian Festival Aotearoa 2023, Waitemata Rugby Club Grounds, Henderson
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Tagio tumas, another successful year for the Melanesian Festival Aotearoa. Please enjoy some moments from the day.
Melanesian Festival Aotearoa 2023, Waitemata Rugby Club Grounds, Henderson
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