Auckland

Te Ao Hou, March 1962, Page 12

Auckland Our stay in Auckland was highly organised and most enjoyable. We were all disappointed with conditions at the Waipapa Hostel, and felt that it is a pity that this rather disreputable-looking building should be there as an example of how some are content to live. It is no wonder that many Europeans look upon us as poorer types than they—they don't discriminate and realise that there are differing standards in all races. But we were lucky to have all the children at the one place, as being billeted would have been too overwhelming for most of them. We used the Maori Community Centre as our base, and ate three satisfying meals a day prepared by one of their people. Our overall charge was substantially lowered by the Maori Community Centre Committee, a wonderful gesture and greatly appreciated. The week flew by. We visited the Fire Station, the Railway Station, Dominion Motors Assembly Plant, 1ZB, the Post Office, the Milk Treatment Plant, the Museum, Planetarium and Zoo. We went for a ride on a ferry, and across the Harbour Bridge. A ride to the top of Mt. Eden at night brought home the size of Auckland City. Until then they had only seen it in sections, but the lights just went on and on. The visit to the zoo was thoroughly enjoyed. To actually see animals such as lions and tigers … But all good things must come to an end, so Continued on page 60