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Who’s that?

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We went to Rarotonga for our family reunion.

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I met Rongo from Australia. Her mother is my dad’s sister.

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Rongo wanted to know some names.

“Who’s that in the green dress?” asked Rongo.

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“That’s my older sister, Ngātamā‘ine,” I told her. “She’s eighteen years old.”

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“Who’s that in the black shorts?” asked Rongo.

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“That’s my dad, Tiaki,” I told her. “He’s your mum’s brother.”

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“Where’s your mum?” asked Rongo.

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“That’s my mum – the woman with red hair,” I said.

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“Who’s that with a mother-of-pearl necklace just like yours?” asked Rongo.

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“That’s Poko‘ina. She’s our older cousin – yours and mine,” I said.

“That’s very pretty, the necklace!” said Rongo.

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I gave Rongo my necklace.