A Solomon Islands family living in New Zealand, Philemon Akao, wife Alice and daughter Agape, wait for news after the coup. Father Akao, who was studying at St John's Theological College, Auckland, thought violence was a real possibility. His fears were shared by the small community of Solomon Islanders in New Zealand. The Auckland-based Solomon Islands Wantok Association was a source of news for many.
Using this item
New Zealand Herald
Photograph by David White
Permission of the New Zealand Herald must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
Add new comment