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Te Ao Hou, September 1964, Page 19

on all New Zealand culture. Already we have a situation where nearly all Maoris have some Pakeha kinsfolk even if perhaps only by marriage. It will not be long before the same applies to Pakehas—that is that they will all have a ‘family relationship’ with some Maoris. This will open up the way for the close integration of the two groups as long as one important thing takes place at the same time—the spread of Maoris throughout all levels of jobs. And this is a joint project. A heavy responsibility rests on the shoulders of all Pakehas (particularly those in positions of responsibility) to at least place no obstacle in the way of striving Maoris. An equally heavy responsibility rests on Maori shoulders (particularly of those who show at school that they are capable of taking on skilled and professional work) to grasp every opportunity which may lead to success; to be tolerant of those Pakehas who, although they may appear clumsy and patronising, are often trying to do their best to help; to open up every avenue that leads to closer social relations.