“When the war ended, bombs were dumped or buried, and the troops walked away. For more than 80 years, Solomon Islanders have lived in fear that the ground might explode beneath them.” — Atakohu Middleton on a new documentary ‘The War Below’ that looks at how the Second World War is still destroying lives in the Solomons.
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“As thousands of men enlisted and went off to fight, those left behind were faced with a different kind of battle. They were responsible for keeping the country running while their hearts were heavy and hands were few.” — Shonelle Wana.
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“I look back and I ask: ‘Was it worth it?’ The cream of our race lie overseas while we continue to struggle against the Crown to this very day.” — Tā Robert Gillies to the Waitangi Tribunal in 2016.
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