Dozens of ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers are among those forced to leave the volcanic island of Ambae and they're keen to get back to work on New Zealand orchards to relieve their plight.
They're among 11,000 people who were evacuated last week after the island's volcano started spewing ash and gas.
Robin Tuku represents about 50 seasonal workers from the western side of Ambae.
He's spent six seasons working in Otago to raise money for a home, school fees and a shop and improve the water supply for his community.
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