A passionate haka (pictured above) reverberated throughout the Auckland Airport today, as a medical team of three Kiwi doctors received an emotional farewell from a big crowd of supporters, before flying out to Turkey to join the international Freedom Flotilla to Gaza. The doctors hope to be able to reach Gaza and join with other flotilla medics to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid and treat wounded patients in the war-ravaged enclave. Their participation is facilitated by Kia Ora Gaza. (Photo: Jo Currie)
Kiwi medics, Dr Shahin, Dr Idais and Dr Ali salute the airport gathering. (Photo: Achmat Eesau)
Part of the crowd of well-wishers at the airport. (Photo: Jo Currie)
The three Kiwi doctors with fellow health workers at the airport send-off today (Photo: Jo Currie)