The tukutuku panels of woven flax, which hang on the walls, also are traditional. Made by women from many parts of the country, they are perfect examples of this ancient craft. Months of devoted labour, under the guidance of Mrs Roa Wharepouri (step-daughter of Sir Apirana Ngata) went into their making. But, by comparison, there is something greater about the carving. which lifts it out of the realm of craftsmanship to that of creative art. Not many of those who had had the smooth running of this great occasion in their hands had had a wink of sleep on that rainy night before the celebrations. The Rev. Ihaka, chief organiser of the gathering and the ceremonies, gave no hint of weariness in his beautiful use of the mecrophone or in his arduous duties during the day. And Mr Ihaia Puketapu? He also showed no signs of the ordeal. But if he slept that night, when the day's celebrations were over, he may have re-dreamt his dream of sixty years ago, when tutored by the prophet Te Whiti, he had longed for “peace on earth and goodwill towards all men” and for a building which would symbolise this wish. Now, at least, the building was there, a building worthy of his wish.

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