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Maori Land Development Scheme, Kaitimako, near Tauranga. This 746 acre block is to be subdivided into 7 dairy farms for Maori settlers within the next two years. Property of Turirangi Te Kani, Te Puna, near Tauranga. Mr Te Kani, a returned man, had his house built by the Maori Affairs Department and started on the land by growing crops. He was the first Maori to be assisted by a Maori Land Board in the establishment of small poultry farm. Now Mr Te Kani concentrates mainly on dairying.