Fuelled by a passion for aviation and a relentless drive to conquer the skies, a determined 18-year-old Kanoa Kermode has set his sights on joining the Australian Defence Force (ADF) next month, with the ultimate goal of becoming a pilot.
Two medals from the late Queen Elizabeth II were bestowed by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters to Tuatiaki (Papatua) Papatua (MBE) –Member of the British Empire – and Vainepoto Michael Akava (BEM) – British Empire Medal – last week.