New Hostel Opened Mr C. M. Bennett, Assistant Secretary of Maori Affairs, opened a new boys' hostel in Wadestown, Wellington on 28 January. This was the result of a bequest made by a retired carpenter, who left nearly £12,000 to the Maori Education Foundation and his home to be used as a hostel for young Maoris. Apprentices working under the Trade Training Scheme renovated the old house and built a new dormitory block. Called Ahumairangi, the new hostel is run by Ashley and Ruth Salisbury and Ivan Rickard. After the ceremonies, visitors and boys were given an excellent afternoon tea, including a hangi-cooked meal.

Hostel Block Finished Mr C. M. Bennett opens Ahumairangi Christchurch carpentry trainees also finished work on their new block, at Te Kaihanga Hostel, Hanson's Lane, and it was opened on 14 February by the Minister of Maori Affairs, Mr J. R. Hanan. The Bishop of Christchurch, the Rt Revd A. Pyatt dedicated the buildings, and the boys entertained the visitors with action songs and a haka. When speaking Mr Hanan said that in spite of the measures taken to offset the low prices for our goods on world markets, the number of apprentices would be increased, and the building of hostels and flats for Maori young people coming to the cities would continue. The recreation hall at Te Kaihanga Hostel. Te Kaihanga boys in action at the opening ceremony photographs by National Publicity Studios