Contents Page T. T. Ropiha: The place of the Maori in a modern community 7 Leo Fowler: Rakau Tamatea Reke 11 Sir Apirana Ngata: Waikato of a Hundred Taniwhas 15 Anaru: The delectable land of Taiamai 19 Kate Shaw: The Talking Shell 22 A Brief Return to the Past (Photostory of Coronation Hui, Turangawaewae 24 G. A. McCracken: A first music festival 29 Modern homes where they are needed 32 W. Ohia: Spearfishing 36 Folktales from Papamoa 40 Rev. K. Ihaka: Maori Proverbs and Sayings 45 R. G. Falconer: The Home Garden 47 Hemi Bennett: Weapons and Warfare 50 Sports 52 Books about New Zealand 53 Footrot in Sheep 56 Crossword Puzzle 58 Catherine Wislang: Beauty for Christmas 59 Dr R. S. R. Francis: Mate Kohi: 61 Cover Photo: Child, Rereatukahia Pa, Katikati. A story about Rereakutahia appears on page 32. Literary Competition: As this issue goes to press, the judges of the literary competition have not yet reported. We therefore have to defer announcing the award until issue 18. The Minister of Maori Affairs: The Hon E. B. Corbett. The Secretary for Maori Affairs: T. T. Ropiha, i.s.o. Management Committee: C. J. Stace, ll.b., C. M. Bennett, d.s.o., m.a., dip.ed., dip.soc.sc., W. T. Ngata, lic.int., E. G. Schwimmer, m.a., M. J. Taylor. Editor: E. G. Schwimmer, m.a. Sponsored by the Maori Purposes Fund Board. Subscriptions to Te Ao Hou at 7/6 per annum (4 issues) or £1 for three years' subscriptions at all offices of the Maori Affairs Department and P.O. Box 2390, Wellington, New Zealand. Registered at G.P.O., Wellington, for transmission through the post as a magazine. published by the maori affairs department december, 1956 printed by pegasus press ltd. Stories Wanted: Te Ao Hou still requires more writers and artists. We want fact and fiction; we want Maori or English writing; we want drawings and photographs. Here is an opportunity for an absorbing pastime, and the chance to earn a little extra as well. Let us know what is happening where you live. News items on happenings throughout the country, sports news and obituary notices are always gratefully received. Contributions in Maori: Ko tetahi o nga whakaaro nui o Te Ao Hou he pupuri kia mau te reo Maori. Otira ko te nuinga o nga korero kei te tukua mai kei te reo Pakeha anake. Mehemea hoki ka nui mai nga korero i tuhia ki te reo Maori ka whakanuia ake te wahanga o ta tatou pukapuka mo nga korero Maori. Renewal of Subscriptions: Please see whether your copy of Te Ao Hou contains one of our renewal forms. If there is a form in your copy, this indicates that renewal of your subscription is due. Please do not delay and send us your renewal today. Back Issues: We still have a few copies of past issues of Te Ao Hou from issue 4 onwards. These copies can be obtained from The Editor, Te Ao Hou, P.O. Box 2390, Wellington, for 2/- each. Purchase of Photographs: It is possible to buy prints of most Te Ao Hou photographs. Those interested should write to the Editor, who can supply further information.