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(More customer reviews)I am the President of the Pukapuka people in New Zealand. I was born [1960] and raised on the island atoll of Pukapuka in the northern group of the Cook Islands.
Pukapuka lies 10.53 degrees due South by 165.49 degrees due West. Readers should not be confused with another island of the same name in the Tuamotu archipelago, French Polynesia. Please also note the correct spelling of the name, Pukapuka.
Commodore John Byron of the British ship "HMS Dolphin" sighted Pukapuka in 1765 but could not land due to rough waves breaking across the coral reef, named Pukapuka "Isles of Danger" or Danger Island as it is sometimes shown on nautical maps.
Ropati[Robert], has captured for me a panoramic glimpse of my 'tupuna' [ancestors]. Several of the charaters in his book are in my geneology. In fact William the heathen is actually my great great grand father who passed away at the age of 116. Through the genes in my body I proud to be their link into the future.
Ropati, through his marrige to Nga has contributed to the survival of our people which is estimated to be around 5000 worldwide.
Our people will always be greatful to Ropati for the part he played in the recording of our culture through his writings, much of which I would love to get my hands on particularly the articles he wrote for The Atlantic Monthly 1928 - 1936. Would appreciate any help and please look us up.
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