Another Method The following method of preparation is very popular. One must however acquire a taste for kina prepared in this way, for not only the tongues but the entire contents are eaten. As kina are usually harvested in kit or sugarbag lots, fortunate indeed is the town dweller who owns a large copper. Pour the kina into the copper, completely cover with clean cold water, and leave to soak for two days. (Some prefer three days; the time of soaking differs according to taste.) The kina will have lost a lot of its saltiness and strong flavour after two days, and the tongues become plump and much sweeter. For those who live in the country, the nearest creek is of course the answer. The kina are left in the bag and the neck of the bag is tied up with one end of a long rope. Then the bag is thrown into deep water, the other end of the rope is fastened to the nearest tree or post, and the bag and its contents are left submerged for two days. After this time open the shells as instructed, and scoop out the contents with a spoon. No cooking is required. It is eaten with boiled kumara or buttered slices of homemade bread.

Kina Pie 2 cups prepared fresh kina tongues (poha) 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 rashers lean bacon Place alternate layers of kina and breadcrumbs into a buttered pie dish, finishing with a layer of breadcrumbs. Cover with chopped bacon. Bake in a moderate oven 350' F. until the crumbs and bacon are crisp and the tongues cooked. About half an hour.

Kina Fritters 1 cup fresh kina tongues (poha) 4 ozs. flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg ½ cup milk salt and pepper Mix together the dry ingredients, add beaten egg and milk to make a smooth batter. Stir in the kina tongues and leave to stand for half an hour. Fry dessertspoonfuls in hot fat. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot, garnished with wedges of lemon and sprigs of parsley.

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MAHARAIA WINIATA MEMORIAL PRIZE The University of Auckland invites entries for the Maharaja Winlata Memorial Prize which was established in 1964 in memory of the late Dr Winiata. The regulations governing this prize, which is available annually, are– 1. The Prize shall be known as the MAHARAJA WINIATA MEMORIAL PRIZE and shall be of the approximate value of £30. 2. All persons who are over eighteen years of age on January 1 in the year of the award shall be eligible to compete. 3. The Prize shall be awarded for the most outstanding original essay on some aspect of Maori culture (traditional or contemporary) presented or published in the year of the award. The essay should be one of not less than 2000 words. 4. The Prize shall be awarded annually, but a Prize may be withheld if, in the opinion of the adjudicating committee, no essay is of sufficient merit to justify the award. The Prize may not be awarded more than twice to the same person. 5. Entries for the MAHARAIA WINIATA MEMORIAL PRIZE should be in the hands of the Registrar of the University of Auckland not later than October 1 of the year of the award. 6. The Prize shall be awarded by the University Council on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Vice-Chancellor, Director of University Extension, and Professor of Anthropology who may consult relevant experts in the disciplines involved.