through their efforts a sum of £1300 was realised. At this stage owing to shearing and freezing works all money raising was held in abeyance. We have started to raise funds for the project by having dances on the “Green” at the home of Mr and Mrs O. Otene, Ruahapia Road, Hastings, and quite a sizeable amount has been collected. Hail to this good work, so much of Maori History and Culture is entwined in our Meeting Houses and Maraes. Community Centre: It is the aim of one of our branches to build a Community Hall for Hastings City. Being a City branch they find it necessary to have a building such as this. Renovations: Much work is being done by several branches in the district in renovating their “Whare puni” and dining room, the maraes and also buying crockery for the dining hall. Church Work: “Lawn dances” are held annually at one of our member's home. These dances have been very successful and large amounts have been raised for the Parish. Gardening Competitions: A Silver Cup for the Best Kept Home and Garden was presented by Mrs Whyte. This has been competed for for four years. Mrs Whyte has offered prizes for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th places. Mrs Whyte has also offered another trophy which is called the “Daisy Whyte Special Project Cup” which is presented for the best vegetable garden. The Norah Edwards Rose Bowl is competed for by the Takapau Branch annually, for the Best Home and Gardens. Many thanks are extended to the donors of these trophies, as they have been the means of inspiring the Maori residents to beautify their homes. Christmas Tree Parties: Christmas parties were held at various meeting places where gifts, sweets, drinks and ice cream were distributed to the children. At Waipatu alone children numbered 127 between the ages of 12 months and 11 years.

APPRECIATION On behalf of the Heretaunga District Council I wish to tender my thanks and appreciation to the Maori Affairs Department without their loyal support we would not have attained the standard we have today. I also wish to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to our Welfare Officer Mrs E. Otence, whose help and guidance is a tower of strength and inspiration to the Heretaunga District Council Branches, Officers and Members. Also, I wish to thank the District Council Secretary, Miss Ahi Heperi, who has worked so tirelessly for our cause during the past twelve months. Tatau tatau i roto i te whare kotahi. Maata Hirini, President.

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