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Lighting skills of QR save the day…

Saturday 28 July 2018 | Published in Culture

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Lighting skills of QR save the day…
Smiles of relief from Queen's Representative Tom Marsters, his wife Tuaine and Scout Terry Akava as the Te Maeva Nui fl ame was successfully lit yesterday – with the QR's last match. 18072703

The lighting of the Te Maeva Nui flame at Government House yesterday morning almost struck a snag after Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters pulled out box of matches to light it – and found only one match inside.

The lighting of the Te Maeva Nui flame at Government House yesterday morning almost struck a snag after Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters pulled out box of matches to light it – and found only one match inside.


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