fluences, such as tribal or church affiliations. One of the reasons for this is that the interests are strictly in the field of women's concerns. The leadership is strong, and the emancipation of Maori women, something novel, is taking up the full attention of all. Maori women are in control of their own affairs. The Auckland league is part of the national organisation. Social functions like ceremonials, welcome to visitors and catering for meetings, all require the assistance of women folk, not only the kuia class, but also the younger women. Thus from their local branches they move forward into the district council and in that capacity they each serve or perform the rituals at the Maori Community Centre. An example of the energy and vitality in the League leadership may be mentioned in connection with the housing survey of the city which the League carried out. This was the first of its kind in the history of New Zealand to be conducted by women, Maori or European. “K” is a widow and is one of the recognised kuia in Auckland. Her age, her wisdom, her possession of Maori skills, her hospitality and generosity and interest in Maori welfare and appreciation of Maori values are among her qualifications for leadership. She is held in high respect by all who know her, of whatever tribe. She is chairman of one of the branches of the league in the city area. There are here a combination of both the

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In order to provide pictures for this special Auckland issue of Te Ao Hou, a prominent Auckland photographer, Mr Robin Wood, agreed to do a series of illustrations which appear on the following pages. They provide a commentary on the general statements made in the articles.

traditional and the modern in her status and functions. She guides the meetings of the League, assisted by a younger educated person as secretary, and also by the local women welfare officer, a Maori. On ceremonial occasions when visitors are welcomed to the Community Centre building, she graces the occasion with her presence alongside the kaumatua. “C” is the wife of a successful public servant, prominent among his own tribe. She is the daughter of a Maori leader, and by birth is high up in the old tribal ranking system. This background helps her to gain standing in League affairs and in the community generally. She is also a member of the Church of England committee and of the local branch of a political party, while she is trustee in a tribal committee. “C” is well educated, she has a lot of European ideas, but she is at the same time interested in Maori ideals and welfare. She is also a capable speaker and a competent administrator. She is rather of the younger type of women, and she has not as yet graduated to the rank of the kuia like “K”.

PARTY POLITICS Party politics have held a wide interest for the Maori people in Auckland. This is natural because the people here wrk in industry and are therefore members of trade unions. The residence too of the Maori member of Parliament for the Northern Electorate is in the city. The urban Maori is more dependent upon the wage packet received from his employment than the rural dweller. Thus he is more open and sensitive to the usual party political propaganda concerning the close connection between economic conditions and politics. The two political parties, Labour and National, have their branches among the Maori people. Divisions of the community into political groups follow clear outlines. Certain tribal and religious groups support one or other of the political parties. The kind of employment and family connections seem to be factors in choosing a political party. “Q” is from a southern tribe, whose traditional support of the National Party is known. “Q” is an officer of the National Party in the city. He has an academic background and is a teacher in a city school. “Q” has not taken any leading part in the affairs of the Maori community in Auckland. His