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CLERICS MEET AT Kawerau … Even if the annual conference of the Maori Section of the National Council of Churches, held at Kawerau on February 16 and 17, had led to nothing at all, it would still be a valuable piece of Maori culture. Fifty of us lying or sitting in the finely carved Kawerau meeting-house for two days and three nights, maintained the traditions of oratory and aroha, and spoke on the fundamental questions of Maoritanga, enjoying meanwhile the very best of Maori hospitality. Even if nothing had been done it would have been a memorable experience, with so many wise men and fine orators present, and an agenda of such wide and general interest.

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Te Ao Hou, Winter 1954, Page 40

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Kawerau … Te Ao Hou, Winter 1954, Page 40

Kawerau … Te Ao Hou, Winter 1954, Page 40