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Bonjour tout le monde! Saturday the 17th of March began what will become a memorable and incredibly special journey. All Young Ambassadors for 2018 came from far and near to congregate in Wellington and finally meet, starting the ball rolling on the Following Family Footsteps trip. 

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My name is Shani McMullan, and I am super excited to be part of the Young Ambassador’s group for 2018!

To me, being an ambassador is about relationships. I went on a high school French trip two years ago, and as part of it we visited a school in Nice. It was so interesting to meet young people like us, yet who lived completely different lives. I didn't have too much of a chance to bond with any of the students then, but this time round I’m hoping to make more...

Bonjour à tous, My name is Emma Hartshaw and I am a Year 12 student at Cashmere High School in Christchurch. This year I have the utmost privilege of being a Young Ambassador for the Following Family Footsteps trip for 2018.

Pourquoi La Nouvelle-Zélande?*

La Nouvelle-Zélande en 1914 est une jeune nation de 1.1 million habitants, une nation émergente ou presque cinquante pour cent des personnes habite à la campagne. Après la déclaration de la guerre environ 100,000 personnes ont été enrôlées dans l’armée et alors, ce conflit a touché toutes les familles et les communautés partout dans la Nouvelle-Zélande. Quatre ans plus tard 41,000 sont rentrés blessés et 18,000 ont été tués. Nous connaissons les chiffres et les...