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New Hostel Opened Mr C. M. Bennett, Assistant Secretary of Maori Affairs, opened a new boys' hostel in Wadestown, Wellington on 28 January. This was the result of a bequest made by a retired carpenter, who left nearly £12,000 to the Maori Education Foundation and his home to be used as a hostel for young Maoris. Apprentices working under the Trade Training Scheme renovated the old house and built a new dormitory block. Called Ahumairangi, the new hostel is run by Ashley and Ruth Salisbury and Ivan Rickard. After the ceremonies, visitors and boys were given an excellent afternoon tea, including a hangi-cooked meal.

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Te Ao Hou, June 1967, Page 39

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New Hostel Opened Te Ao Hou, June 1967, Page 39

New Hostel Opened Te Ao Hou, June 1967, Page 39