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Te Ao Hou, September 1967, Page 45

is 63, and the club is in a strong financial position. One of the strongest groups is the carving class, in which up to 20 men under the tuition of Mr Riki Smith are learning the art of carving. ‘A donation of $20 was recently given to Robin Kora of Te Aute College who gained an American Field Scholarship. ‘The club is currently planning to invite senior Maori school leavers from six of the local colleges and high schools to attend a special function at Unilever factory, where they will hear talks including a talk from Mr W. Herewini of the Maori Affairs Department, who will speak on ‘Maori in Modern Society’. This will be followed by an evening meal, and a discussion panel, and it is hoped that the children will join with the club members in their normal club night. ‘A further project in which we are currently engaged is in the preparation of food parcels for Maori troops in South Vietnam. Using facilities at the factory it is proposed to prepare Karengo, and the Heretaunga Maori Executive have promised us support in our endeavours. ‘We have recently adopted the Karamu High School Maori Club, and we regularly supply speakers at lunch times to speak on topics suitable to the club. This has been greatly appreciated by the school, the club and the pupils. ‘Our club has received every support from the Maori and Pakeha community and in particular the employees of Unilever New Zealand Limited.’