Doulos crew, used to warmer climates, shivered despite coats and scarves as they arrived in Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’. Tugs waiting to guide Doulos into harbour turned tight circles in welcome. After the gangway was lowered, the Tamaki High School singing group Kapa Haka sang and danced in the traditional style of the native Maori people. One student, dressed as a warrior, danced a challenge to Captain Ashley McDonald (Australia). As he stared into the Captain’s eyes, he lowered a cluster of red feathers to the ground. The Captain stooped to accept the offering and the symbolic peace accord was complete. After speaking to the gathered crowd, Captain McDonald greeted each student according to their tradition ‘hongi’ – pressing noses together!