WAITANGI 1966

Te Ao Hou, June 1966, Page 28

E.M.2 H. G. Tane, of Te Kuiti, a member of the R.N.Z.N. performed at Wanganui WAITANGI 1966 Each year the ceremonies observed on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds seem to attract more people. Mostly they come from the Taitokerau district but a surprising number are visitors from other parts of the country. This year there was a noticeable increase in the number of young people present. For the first time the occasion was marked with an inter-denominational church service. It was conducted by the Rev. Rua Rakena, assistant superintendent of the Methodist Church's Home and Maori Mission School Prayers were read by Father T. Wanders of Panguru, and the Bishop of Aotearoa, the Rt. Rev. W. N. Panapa. From right, the Rt Rev. W. N. Panapa, Father T. Wanders, and the Rev. Rua Rakena, conduct the ecumenical service

From left, Paul and Robert Takimoana, Ata Adelaide and Richard Takimoana Ena Paewai, daughter of Dr M. N. Paewai, Kaikohe Mrs W. Eruera of Northland and her son

Able Seaman R. Tuheke of Gisborne and O/S L. P. Smith enjoying the sun Mr Peter Brown, clerk, Department of Maori Affairs, Whangarei Miss N. Mills, Miss Ihaka and Mrs M. Ihaka of the Wellington Anglican Maori Club

Delegates at the Taitokerau District Council Meeting at Waitangi 1966 Back, from left: Mr Pat Whiu (Kaikohe), Mr Hira Rogers (Otaua), Mr Charlie Wynard (Russell), Mr George Greares, Mr Walter Ashby (Waitangi). Front; Mr Henry Leaf (Hokianga), Mr Jimmy Martin (Whangaruru), Mr Charles Hauraki, Mr Munro (Onerahi), Mr Keith Davies Mr and Mrs Te O Rene of French Pass, D'Urville Island Mr T. Pere of Rongowhakaata, Gisborne