idea of enrolling in a group. No publicity at all is given to the existence or whereabouts of culture groups in Auckland, so unless young Maoris are fortunate enough to meet someone belonging to a group, it is reasonable to assume that their leisure time is likely to be spent in a hotel.

Keeping Our Identity To return to our pateres, paos etc., this is one branch of our culture that remains constant despite the ravages of time. As one of the very few taongas left to us by our tipunas, its value cannot be assessed in pounds, dollars or acres of land, but in love of race and pride of heritage—Maoritanga. This is a taonga no one could corrupt or take away from us, providing our group leaders do not neglect it. I cannot emphasise too much the importance of embracing our language and chants and keeping them Maori, for with their loss, the loss of our identity is inevitable. This is a tragedy that can only be warded off by studying our Maoritanga and in so doing, appreciating it. In the words of the proverb left to his people by Sir Apirana Ngata: ‘Grow up, little one, in the way of your day and age, your hands grasping the tools of the Pakeha for your physical well-being, remembering in your heart the works of your ancestors which are worthy of being worn as a diadem upon your brow; your soul ever turned toward God, Who is the creator of all things.’ He whakatauki tenei na Apirana Ngata ki a tatau te iwi Maori: ‘E tipu e rea, mo nga ra o tou ao, ko to ringa ki nga rakau a te Pakeha hei ara mo to tinana: ko to ngakau ki nga taonga a o tipuna Maori hei tikitiki mo to mahuna: ko to wairua ki te Atua nana nei nga mea katoa. Tena koutou, tena ra tatau katoa. na B. R. Kora Maunga Whau Maori Culture Group Auckland

At te aute college ten per cent of the boys are now Pakehas. The headmaster, Mr R. G. Webb, says that he hopes that this increased Pakeha interest in the college will continue to grow, for it has created ‘a very healthy and beneficial balance in the school for all concerned’.

Maori Golf Association Championships From the preparations made by the Central King Country Maori Golf Committee and with the help of our sponsors, Dominion Breweries, this year's Maori Golf Association Championships at the Tarrangower Golf Club, Taumarunui (held on 23–26 August) should be a really memorable occasion. Always a highlight for our Maori golfers, the Championships are catered for on a marae basis. While this is so favourable for visitors and players alike, it calls for a great effort and much planning on the part of the local people. But this is a very good thing, for in many respects it is on these occasions that we see Maoritanga at work. It is a time when new friends are made, and old friendship cemented, a time when the older folk hand over to the younger. It is, as well, a time when the stories of old are told, especially after the evening kai, and when golfing stories are also told freely. Kia ora and good golfing. Rua Bristowe

Adult maoris who are studying for School Certificate or comparable examinations now total nearly 300, according to Mr John Waititi, assistant officer for Maori education in the Education Department. Mr Waititi knows of 273 from study groups but he believes many others have enrolled in night classes in their centres or are working by correspondence. The groups and the numbers attending are: Henderson 40, Huntly 18, Morrinsville 20, Hamilton 50, Murupara 40, Wellington 25, Auckland Technical Institute 20, Wanganui 15, Taihape 10, Tamaki 10, individual students know to the department, 25. The figures are likely to increase soon because of interest in East Coast areas in the ‘back-to-school’ movement. All centres with evening classes report interest still high, good attendances and evidence of application to spare-time study. Maori adult students have Pakehas studying alongside them in all night classes. This has answered the only criticism that the movement had drawn, that it was too exclusive, says Mr Waititi.