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Amituanai's photography focuses on diaspora experiences in New
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Gallery in Wellington curated by Ane Tonga and included over 60 of her photographs. Amituanai received the KLM Paul Huf Award, Amsterdam, and in 2019 Amituanai was appointed a
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