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Dr Karaitiana, M.B., Ch.B., is one of the latest additions to the medical profession in Auckland. Miss Karaitiana is anaesthetic registrar at Middlemore Hospital; before she came to Auckland she was a house surgeon in the hospital in Hamilton. She was born in Havelock North. job; the other is where to live. Never a week, and indeed, seldom a day, passes without enquiries being made at our Auckland office regarding these matters. Unfortunately, when it comes to the question of accommodation there is so little we can do. Single boys and girls usually go to relatives, or are boarded in the various hostels, although our hostels are busy places and are often full to capacity. But it is the height of folly for a family to arrive in Auckland without previously securing accommodation. Beyond accepting a housing application for future consideration it is a problem we are unable to solve, for, quite simply, accommodation is not to be found. Auckland is not a cheap place to live in. Fares, food, accommodation, amusements, are all dear, and unless job seekers arrive with sufficient funds to tide them over a waiting period they are likely to land in trouble. Now to sum up what has been said I finish on a note of courage and optimism. Our people are taking their rightful place in New Zealand society, and by their behaviour they are commanding the acceptance and respect of the European members of the community. The road to the future lies clearly ahead; it is: “Children's Education,” “Better Housing,” and “Pride of Race.” Those who tread that road have nothing to fear.