The Reverend N. K. Kukutai with his wife on the occasion of his presentation with the M.B.E. in 1961 “N.Z. Herald” photo the King Movement and after the death of the late Revd Heemi Rihimona, Mr Kukutai was appointed by the late King Koroki as his personal chaplain and leader of the arrangements for all services at Turangawaewae Pa, Ngaruawahia, in connection with the Movement. He travelled widely with King Koroki, acting as his personal chaplain, and his voice was heard on most of the maraes of this land when Waikato visited afield. He was richly equipped for his task. He had a full repertoire of the waiata and ritual of his people. He was listened to with respect and it was a great personal joy to him to represent Koroki on any marae in greeting distinguished visitors. Never was this more marked than at Ngaruawahia itself where he became a recognised authority on the culture of his people. Even after his retirement from full time church work, Mr Kukutai continued to serve as a supernumerary Minister and he gave unsparingly of his gifts to the service of his people. In 1961 he was honoured by the Queen with the M.B.E., an honour well deserved which he carried with dignity. He was a staunch supporter of King Koroki and the Kingitanga, and it was his urgent wish to pay the last tribute to both Atairangikaahu and Koroki in their funeral services at Taupiri. In spite of growing weakness he was determined to be there in each instance, and the loyal old friend was assisted by strong younger men to climb the slippery clay steps of Taupiri, the burial place of kings. Following the death of King Koroki, Mr Kukutai's strength slowly ebbed away and he passed away quietly at his home in Tuakau. The tangi was held at Nga Tai E Rua Pa at Tuakau where large crowds gathered to honour the memory of a beloved leader; and his body was laid to rest at Taupiri on Friday, 5 August 1966. He lived a full, active, and useful life and he died honoured and trusted by all who knew him.

Mr J. T. Waetford Mr James Tono Waetford, a much-respected elder of the Ngapuhi tribe and long a public worker for the Maori people of Northland, died in Whangarei on 13 September, aged 59. Mr Waetford, with the former Chief Judge I. Prichard, was a member of a special committee set up to report on Maori land titles. This committee made far reaching recommendations which are still being considered by Government. Most of his Public Service career was spent working for better utilization of Maori land and to improve land titles for Maoris. Most of his work was done in North Auckland but from time to time he gave a helping hand in other Maori Land Court districts. Many hundreds of Maori families in North Auckland have Mr Waetford to thank for the good title to their farm. Much of the success achieved in land development and settlement in North Auckland can also be attributed to