Reigning world junior surfing champion Ella Williams has been named Air Tahiti Nui's first Kiwi ambassador in a deal the airline hopes will help it appeal to its important baby boomer market.
The 19-year-old from Whangamata won the Women's ASP World Junior Championships in Brazil last year and has also competed in Tahiti in a junior pro event.
General manager of Air Tahiti Nui New Zealand/Australia Mark Hutchinson said the airline was a longstanding supporter of the sport through its sponsorship of events at the fearsome big wave spot, Teahupo'o, and he said it was proud to be partnering with such a gifted Kiwi athlete.
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Ella Williams.