Ministers belonging to many different churches took part in the opening ceremony. In our photograph, Bishop Panapa, who is himself a Ngati Whatua elder, is officiating at the dedication. Sir Eruera Tirikatene, and the Mayor of Auckland, Mr D. M. Robinson. Mr Robinson, one of the many speakers, congratulated the Orakei community and said Auckland was proud of its achievement. Mr M. Te Hau, chairman of the Auckland District Council of Maori Tribal Executives, said Maori returned servicemen would ensure the completion of the war memorial forecourt, which is part of the chapel project. Princess Piki, daughter of King Koroki, who attended with a large party of Waikato Maoris, was handed the key of the chapel and performed the official opening. Items were presented by the newly formed Maori choir under the leadership of Mr K. Harris, and Miss Te Kanawa, a pupil of Sister Mary Leo, sang two songs.