acquire something of our culture before their return to their own countries. The Maori Purposes Fund Board, recognising the work that the Club has done, recently made a grant of £100 to the Club's piupiu and uniform fund, and the Club has 60 piupius on order. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening at Ngati-Poneke Hall, Lambton Quay, Wellington. From 7.30 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. there is a special class for learners, and from 8.15 p.m. to 10.15 p.m. the whole Club takes part. Patron: Mr J. K. Hunn, Secretary of Defence. President: The Rev. K. M. Ihaka. Secretary: Mr Noel Cameron. Leaders: Mr Don T. Manunui for boys, and Miss Colleen Whakatutu for girls.

Ataahua Methodist Maori Youth Club Auckland Although this club is associated with the Methodist Church, membership is open to all people, irrespective of religious denomination or race, who have a genuine interest in Maori Culture. The Club provides concerts for charitable organisations and occasionally accepts contracts

Now published WILD HONEY POEMS by ALISTAIR CAMPBELL price 19s This selection ranges from an ambitious historical poem on the career of the brilliant but bloodthirsty Maori general Te Rauparaha, to scenes from family history distinguished by a moving simplicity and strength. The landscape of Mr Campbell's poems is as unmistakably New Zealand as the voice is unmistakably his own. … of all good booksellers … Published by OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS WELLINGTON

for conventions, socials or visiting tourist liners. Weekend trips away have been on the increase this year, and more emphasis is to be placed on competition work in the future. At present there are 40 members. Annual subscription is 10/-. A 20–25 page magazine is produced quarterly, and contains notes, opinions and articles on Club activities and on Maoritanga in general. Meetings are held every Monday evening in the Methodist Maori Mission Centre, 8 Airdale Street, Auckland, C.1, opposite the Town Hall. President: Mr Taima Ngarimu. Maori Culture Leader: Mr Napi Walker. Address for correspondence: The Methodist Maori Mission, 8 Airdale Street, Auckland, C.1. (Telephone 20–981.)

Bulls Anglican Maori Club Bulls This club, which was formed two years ago, is open to everyone, regardless of religious denomination, race or age. The club takes part, on request, in any organised functions held in the district. Practice nights are held once a week in the local hall; there are also other activities, such as ping pong. There is a senior and a junior group, each with about 25 members. President: Trevor Hammond, Fagan Street, Bulls.

Te Haraweihana Maori Youth Club Te Araroa East Cape The 30 members of this club belong to the Salvation Army. Meetings are held every fortnight at Te Araroa, and activities include action songs, hikes, socials and lessons in such things as first aid. During the last couple of years, the Club's trips away from home have included two visits to Wellington and one to Opotiki. Secretary: Captain Sam Medland (Kapene Hamuera Meterana), Te Araroa. A message to secretaries of Maori clubs: if your club has not yet sent in details of its activities, please send us a note so that readers can know about you. Te Ao Hou's address is: P.O. Box 2390. Wellington. ? A new Maori community hall has been opened in Marton. Named ‘Kotahitanga’, it is the result of many years of fund-raising efforts by the Maori people of the Marton district.