NATIVE VILLAGE LIFE
. 'Die suggestions .regarding the principles which should govern improvement schemes in the native villages of Whakarewarewa and Ohinemutu wjiich Mr. Tschopp, the landscape architect has incorporated in his report to the Borough Council on town beautifying are worthy of the closest consideratiori by all concerned, including the natives themselves. As Mr. Tschopp says, it may be neither possible nor desirable that the Maoris should revert to their traditional but primitive mode of life. It is desirable, however, that their ancient customs, their habitations and their communal^ village life should be at least suggested in the two villages, which even in their present not very attractive condition, are an attraction to visitors, particularly overseas tourists. If some of Mr. Tsehopp's suggestions were acted upon, these villages would be amongst the most popular attractions of the thermal dist^cts, to the material benefit of their inhabitants no less than to the town as a wHole. i
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 22, 18 September 1931, Page 2
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156NATIVE VILLAGE LIFE Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 22, 18 September 1931, Page 2
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