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French reservists and Niue Islanders at Wellington: the men marching to the Town Hall of the southern city last week, prior to leaving for the Narrow Neck Camp at Auckland

The Tahitians' loyalty to the Allies: the Fifth Contingent of the French dependency ready to leave for the front

The dance of the Tahitians: troops from the French possession of Tahiti dancing at the Māori camp at Auckland last Sunday

Ready to fight for the cause of the Allies: the second contingent from the French possession of Tahiti

Prepared to fight for France and the other Allied forces: the third contingent to leave the French possession of Tahiti

Men from a French colonial possession: recent visit of Tahitians to the Māori camp at Narrow Neck, Auckland, New Zealand

Loyal Frenchmen abroad: the first contingent from the French colony of Tahiti leaving Papeete for the front last month

Māori and Niue island soldiers leaving Auckland for the front on February 4

About to help their white brothers in the service of the King: a full-kit parade of the Māori and Niue Island soldiers, now completing their course of training at the Narrow Neck camp, Auckland

Bathing parade: Maoris and Niue islanders at the Narrow Neck camp, Auckland, ready for their ocean bathe

Merry Maoris and Niue islanders: troops disport themselves in the waves at Narrow Neck beach

Advantages of an Auckland camp: Maoris and Niue island soldiers at the Narrow Neck camp enjoying an afternoon dip