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Hokitika Guardian, 2 May 1927, Page 2

the discussion of certain matters affecting publicity. While congratulating the Government on its increased activity in advertising New Zealand abroad, the chambers maintain that the needs of the Dominion demand still greater efforts, and at their November conference a resolution was passed urging an annua! appropriation by Parliament of such an increased amount as the importance of the subject demanded. The conference urged also that, more constructive efforts re made to exploit the scenic, health and spirt resources on commercial lines. The Chambers of Commerce are strong in their advocacv of the appointment of a Tourist and Publicity Board, consisting of Government nominees and representatives of shipping. motor, hotel amt other service directly interested in tourist Bailie, and the creation of an oversea publicity fund contributed to by state and private interests and administered by the proposed board. This district will have two representatives at the meeting in <|iiesti"n in the persons of Dr Teieliclninrn and Mr D. .1. Evans, Hotli of whim are familiar with the needs of Westland in regard to publicity matters. The Conference will ho representative of the whole district, and judging by the interest manifested in the movement particularly by North Island centres, should bo productive of in ml i good work for the benefit of New Zealand as a whole.