Rabi Island community volunteer Rae Bainteiti Photo: Rabi Island Community Hub
The Banaban community are continuing to seek justice for what happened on their island and its people over a century ago.
In the early 20th century, Banaba or Ocean Island was mined for phosphate resulting in forced relocation of its people to settle in Rabi Island in Fiji.
The extractive mining project led by the British Phosphate Company (BPC) which New Zealand was a part of, is a history that is little known or forgotten about.
But the Banabans of today say they still live with the grief and trauma brought on by the destructive practice.
To move forward and heal, they are calling on the New Zealand government to deliver a formal apology.
Rabi Island community hub volunteer Rae Bainteiti spoke with Pacific Waves host Susana Suisuiki.
