AUCKLAND, 17 May 2010: Wife of Sir Edmund Hillary, who reached the zenith of Mt. Everest with Tenzing Norgay before anyone else on 29 May 1953, Lady June Hillary joined the celebrations of Queen's Baton Relay 2010 Delhi in Auckland New Zealand.
The baton’s day in Auckland started with a media interview conducted by TVNZ. OC CWG Delhi 2010 representative Ms. Priyanka Negi, Danyon Loader, former swimmer Mr. Daniel Bell and Mr Sam Webster, cyclist from New Zealand were interviewed.
The baton then proceeded from Auckland city to Manukau city to the Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate School, which is named in the memory of Sir Edmund Hillary. The school children welcomed the baton, which is known as powhiri, after which the baton was taken to the school Marae (prayer ceremony).
The baton was handed over to Lady June Hillary, Head boy - Arthur Tuiafiso, then to athletes Daniel Bell - swimmer, Sam Webster - cyclist and Danyon Loader - former swimmer. The baton was then passed around to the school children and a relay followed including visiting Dawson Road Primary School.
In the afternoon, the baton was taken to Chapel Down School, were students were very enthusiastic about the baton and all children had an opportunity of touching the baton.
Later, the baton visited the Indian Community at Munukau Square. They all were very excited and felt proud to be the part of the Relay.
In the evening, the baton attended a reception hosted by New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC). The NZOC welcomed the relay and shared how they will be part of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
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