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Students at TKKM o Puau Te Moananui a Kiwa are preparing
as they will man one of the canoes
that will be part of the opening of the RWC on Friday.
These are the paddlers of TKKM o Puau Te Moananui a Kiwa
gearing up for the official opening of the RWC.
We're prepared physically and mentally.
However, the story was different five weeks ago.
They've been practicing together for their voyage
to Auckland's Viaduct harbour.
Their lack of knowledge made it difficult,
but some students were keen and wanted to learn more.
Out of the 600 paddlers, 20 will come from this school.
I'm excited and I've got butterflies.
I don't want to make a mistake.
The students are keen to learn, but there are some who don't listen.
The paddlers will be fed and will sleep here at the school
until the opening on Friday.
Rapaera Tawhai, Te Karere.