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sturdy New Zealanders are making their mark as personalities, proud of the blood they share with their Maori and Pakeha ancestors. When he arrived in Otorohanga in 1956 to develop his Maori Affairs rehabilitation farm, his zeal and wisdom earned him, in 1960, second place in the dairy section of the Ahu-whenua Trophy, presented by the late Lord Bledisloe, and in 1961 he gained first place. The trophy was presented by the Hon. Mr Hanan at a great Hui Topu at Ngaruawahia in 1962. Wallace Mangu's interests were wide, R.S.A. was his first love. From membership in his own home area he earned a seat on the Dominion Council. The same enthusiasm brought him into prominence as member of the Maori Battalion Assn, Lions International and Federated Farmers. He helped raise funds for Otorohanga College Gymnasium, Hangatiki School Committee and Whawharua Settlers' Hall, No worthy cause found Wallace uninterested. Music was one of Wallace's creative mediums and his ability has been passed on to his eldest son, whose dance band is sought far and wide in the Waikato. To serve, to live fully, to keep what is best in his own culture and accept what is good in another is the heritage Wallace Mangu has left to his family and his country. It is for them to take up the challenge and go on developing a beautiful, balanced, integrated, whole community. Margaret A. Wright, Hangatiki AMBITION Guided by Southern stars. My forefathers, intrepid, intent, Dared unknown hazards Of storm-ravaged seas, Seeking these fabled shores. I, Hone, too, shall journey; My urge that imbred impetus. Those mystic forces That impelled my ancestors. I, Hone, shall fly— A bird migrating— Outer space my passage, My goal those same bright stars. Marjorie Laurenson Poutu Haruru ana te awa i Poutū, Ko te poutū nā wai, Ko te poutūhanga a Tamatea, E kimi ana e hahau ana. I tōna huānga i a Ngātoro, E whakamau ana i te kei o tana waka Ki Tongariro maunga e ha. Pupuha ana te auahi i runga o Ngāuruhoe, Tau ana te hukarere o Ruapehu. Aki mai ana ko te hau tonga. Aue taukiri e. te makariri e. E kui, Pīhanga, kāti koa tō huna I roto i te kohu heke mai i runga e, Tukuna mai ngā hihi o Tama-nui-te-rā Kia pā mai ana ki taku kiri, Kei mate ahau i te anu mātao e. nā Rangi Harrison

Martyrs Reburied Following a special ceremony at the graveside, by Revd A. Arrowsmith, vicar of Turangi and Revd N. Te Hau, vicar of Ohinemutu, the martyred remains of two Wanganui missionaries, Manihera and Kereopa, who were murdered more than 120 years ago, were re-buried in the graveyard of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Tokaanu.

New Post for Artist Aupouri artist Selwyn Muru has taken up a position as a Maori Programme Officer with the N.Z.B.C. in Wellington, working with Mr W. Kerekere who has been appointed Senior Officer of the section following Mr Leo Fowler's retirement.

Interesting task for Dunedin League members Following a lecture by Mr D. Simmonds, Keeper in Anthropoligy at the Otago Museum, members of the Dunedin branch of the Maori Women's Welfare League are going to make a cloak, the exact replica of one found around the remains of a Maori lady at Lake Hauroko, dating back about 300 years