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Feeding our islands: Cancelled convention has silver lining for Mangaia

Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

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Feeding our islands: Cancelled convention has silver lining for Mangaia
Gill Vaiimene (middle) with friends at Mangaia airport last year. 20032315.

The unexpected arrival of a container-load of chicken, sausages and ice cream is like manna from heaven for Mangaia.

The unexpected arrival of a container-load of chicken, sausages and ice cream is like manna from heaven for Mangaia.


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