Akane Shibata Was born on the 19th of October, 2004 in Japan. Akane’s earliest memory from a kid was when she was at the beach in NZ eating a gingerbread man when a bird came and grabbed it off her. Akane first came to New Zealand when she was only 1. She didn’t come to live she was only looking around, but when she was 2 she came back to live. Akane has played netball, swimming, touch rugby, athletics and football. She has been to Japan and Australia. When Akane grows up she wants to be a Teacher.

About two years ago my dad got a scholarship for the University Of Cambridge. At first I didn't want to go but then I realized this was an opportunity for me to met new people, try new things, go more places. I wasn’t too keen on leaving my friends and family, but when I heard that my Aunt and Grandparents were coming to visit I felt much better about it.

The plane flight went on for what felt like weeks and when we finally got there the temperature dropped by a mile. We traveled by bike everywhere. That year went so fast and before I knew It I was back in New Zealand.