These farmers won the Ahuwhenua Trophy for 1957. In the front row with the Rt. Hon. W. Nash are, left: Mr and Mrs H. M. Davis, of Otaramarae (winner of sheep and cattle) and right: Mr and Mrs R. Cairns, of Welcome Bay, Tauranga (dairy). Others in the picture won the second and third prizes. (Rotorua Post Photo.) A WAVE OF GATHERINGS (Continued from page 9) Taheke: The unveiling of memorials to six members of Taheke families was the occasion for a gathering of more than a thousand people at Taheke, Northland, on March 30. The ceremony was attended by Mr T. P. Paikea, M.P. Huramua: The opening of the Huramua Memorial Hall on April 6 (Easter Saturday) was the scene of a spirited discussion about the place of the Maori language in which the chief champions were the Hon. E. T. Tirikatene and Mr R. McGregor, an elder of Ngati Kahungunu. All the speakers were agreed that it is important to a Maori to be educated in both languages. The hall, built in memory of the Tanemitirangi tribe's service in both world wars, is modern and attractive and of a sensible medium size. Cost was £6000 including the pound for pound government subsidy. Tangiteroria: On Sunday, April 7, the Tangiteroria community centre ‘Tirarau’ was opened. The chief after whom it was named was a signatory of the Treaty of Waitangi and a valuable friend to William Colenso, the first missionary in the district. The official opening was by Mr Te Riri Maihi Kawiti, O.B.E.; the main mover behind the hall construction was Miss Phoebe Tito. Otaki: Among religious gatherings at Easter-time the Hui Araranga Katorika (1200 visitors) held at Otaki was a prominent one. Guests came from as far away as Gisborne, Taranaki and Christchurch. In addition to the religious observances, a great variety of youth activities were organized—sports, oratory, solo and choir singing, and Maori dance items. Panguru: By far the largest of the Easter gatherings however was in one of the remotest and most isolated corners of New Zealand: Panguru. At this largest Maori gathering in Hokianga for many years (estimated attendance 3000) memorials were unveiled to deceased residents connected with the Te Wake family, the ceremony being performed by King Koroki. Mr T. P. Paikea, M.P., was among the visitors. Waiwhetu: Only a week after Easter a crowd of 700 gathered at Waiwhetu where the Rt. Hon. W. Nash laid the foundation stone of the meeting house Arohanui Ki Te Tangata which will incorporate the many excellent carvings used at the Centenary celebrations in 1940. The money needed for this house, estimated at £18,000, has now been found and the meeting house should be ready for occupation next year. Addresses were given by the Rt. Hon. W. Nash and by Mr Ihaia Puketapu, who were the two main forces behind the project which enjoyed wide support, not least among Europeans in the Hutt district. Dargaville: As part of the 50th year jubilee celebrations at Dargaville on April 14th, there was a Maori function at Rahiri Pa, attended by 1500 people. Among the many prominent guests were the Rt. Hon. W. Nash and the Hon. E. T. Tirikatene. There was an excellent musical display, a great hangi and among those presented to Mr Nash were Mrs Topia, aged 101 and Miss Te Aroha Nahi, exchange operator at Parakao who swam through the recent floods to go on duty. Tauranga: A discussion between the Prime Minister and tribal leaders was held at Judea Pa on April 26. Part of the large gathering consisted of pupils from Maori schools in the Western Bay of Plenty.