W.E.A. Maori Club Christchurch

Te Ao Hou, September 1964, Page 41

W.E.A. Maori Club Christchurch This is a social club for people who are interested in all aspects of Maori culture, and who have attended the classes in the Maori language which are organised during the winter by the Christchurch W.E.A. The majority of members are Pakeha, though some are Maori. Of the eight members of the Committee, four are Maori. The Club has no religious or political affiliations. Members are taught action songs, poi, stick games, tukutuku, and kowhaiwhai under the guidance of several wellknown Maori personalities, including Miss Weno Tahiwi, Mr K. Whaanga and Mr and Mrs H. Toka. Activities have included visiting and performing at a number of maraes, including Taumutu, Tuahiwi and Little River. It has close ties with other Maori organisations in Christchurch, and at the end of last year, members of the Club held a social evening to which other Maori clubs were invited; this proved to be an overwhelming success. The Club has given donations to the Maori Education Foundation, to the local Marae Committee, and to funds connected with the W.E.A. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Fridays of every month at 8 p.m. at the W.E.A. Centre, 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. President: Mr L. Royal, Department of Maori Affairs. Secretary: Mrs Ethel Walters, 47 Matipo Street, Christchurch.