Bill Royal and his family. National Publicity Studios Successful Career of Maori Architect Now in private practice in Christchurch is Mr. William Tuarau Royal, a young Maori architect. The third son of Meri and the late Haunui Royal of Waimango, he was educated at Wesley College, Auckland Boys' Grammar, and Auckland and Canterbury Universities, graduating as ANZIA in examinations conducted by Auckland University. From 1950 to 1954 he was employed by the Ministry of Works in Auckland and Christchurch, and from 1955 to 1960 worked for the Canterbury and Auckland Education Boards. Bill then became an associate partner of Warren, Mahoney and Associates, registered architects recognised as one of the most progressive firms in New Zealand. This firm recently won two international competitions with their designs for the Christchurch Town Hall Centre and the British and French Condominion Offices at Port Vila in the New Hebrides. While working with Warren, Mahoney and Associates, Bill was involved with plans for Ballantyne's and Hay's Ltd. Department Stores in Christchurch, Burns Philp Department Store in the New Hebrides, schools, hotels and hospitals in the New Hebrides and Solomon Islands, and the Auckland University Student Union building. Bill married Ann Southerwood of Christchurch, and they have three children, Philip aged 12, Vicki 10, and Penny, eight years old. The two older children show great promise in athletics, Vicki being girls' athletic champion, and Philip boys' athletic champion at Isleworth Primary School, Philip also being a Canterbury Primary Schools' Representative. To go into private practice as an architect is a big step to take and we wish Bill and his family continuing success in this new venture.

W. TAURAU ROYAL, A.N.Z.I.A Registered Architect has started in private practice at 6 VICTORIA STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9.30 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Phones: Business 64–222, Private 598–635