11 exchanges and still going strong

I am a teacher from Melbourne. We are on a school exchange with Kena Kena School in Paraparaumu. This is the 11th year of the exchange. This year we brought 20 students. They sent 18 earlier in the year. Kids are billeted with buddies.
   

Herrings for lollies

My name is Ruby, I'm from Paraparaumu but I adore Wellington. My parents both grew up here and my dad used to trade herrings for lollies at the dairy and sneak them up to his room! I am a sailor and do lots of sailing in the harbour.