NATIVE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTED
CFrom Our Parliamentary Reporter.!
WELLINGTON, July 26“The increasing Maori population, though a hopeful and encouraging indication of the regeneration of the Maori people, creates problems wmctt throw added responsibilities oh the Native Department in its guardianship of the race,” states the annual report of the Native Department which was presented in the House of Representatives to-day by the Acting- ! Native Minister (the Hon. F. stone). , , "The problem facing statesmen today is to provide, not for a declining race, but for a virile people, whoa® numbers are rapidly growing” the report continues. “The economic an® living conditions of the Maori people have received careful consideration. and Have been materially improved by native land development _ and housing schemes. With the continued benefits provided by these amenities it may reasonably be expected that the Maori will ultimately emerge with a greater degree of attainment' and willingness to undertake his share in State and civic responsibilities."
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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22464, 27 July 1938, Page 12
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