BEWARE of fire hazards Winter is time for heaters and fires; and increased fire risks! 70% of all burns to young children are caused by touching unguarded fires or by clothing catching alight. IN YOUR HOUSE BE SURE: 1. All fires and heaters are guarded. 2. That all members of the household understand how inflammable most clothing is. 3. That special attention is taken to protect a child in a long nightie. 4. If clothing catches alight wrap the person quickly in a hearthrug or something similar. ISSUED BY THE N.Z. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Tapu in North Following the tragic loss of the coaster Kaitawa in May, elders of the Aupouri tribe imposed a tapu on part of the northern coastline. The tapu ran north from the Mangonui bluff on the Ninety Mile beach round Cape Reinga to Waikuku Beach near the Parengarenga Harbour entrance. It covered fishing and gathering shellfish and edible seaweed. Mr J. Murray who had been deputed to announce the tapu said it would apply to all Maoris and Pakehas who respected the traditions of the Maori race. The tapu was lifted on 7 July by Mr H. Manuera, with ancient ceremonial and on the ebbing tide.

Ki a Kuini Te Ata-i-rangi-kaahu Kei te mihi atu Te Ao Hou ki a koe me te Kahui Ariki katoa i roto i te Whare o Apakura mo te wehenga atu o to koutou matua me te ariki nui, o Kingi Koriki:— Hoki mai, e pa, ki te waka ka tukoki: Waiho ki muri nei ka ru te whenua, Ka timu nga tai i roto o Waikato. Taku koara te uira i te rangi, Whakahoki rua ana i runga o Hakari Ko te tohu o te mate na, i. From Song 54 in Nga Moteaka Part I (1959) Line 16 to line 21.