Some of the Maori Wardens at the conference. From left, seated; Mrs M. Mikaere, Tauranga, Mrs E. Randall, Whangarei, Mrs R. Heperi, Okaihau, Mrs J. Ruka, Kaikohe and Mrs R. Kenny, Porirua, Standing; Mrs M. Lister, Whangarei, Mrs H. Weka, Tikitiki, Mrs M. Carr, Hawera, Mrs H. Rapatini, Kaikohe, Mrs W. McClutchie, Ruatoria, Mrs M. Ross, Invercargill, Mrs E. Mountain, Kawakawa and Mrs M. Karauria, Tauranga. National Publicity Studios had a difficsult job sorting out the contestants. The first three were very close, but the thing that impressed the judges about the winner was that although she had had no special advantages or opportunities, she had used her talents for leadership in an outstanding way. Her main contribution to the community had been her play centre work, but she also served in an executive continued on page 50 Te Waipounamu delegates delighted to have won the McEwen Trophy. In front, Mrs T. Patea, Christchurch, Mrs E. Grooby, South Island Area Representative, Miss M. Wallscott, Dunedin, and Mrs R. Arahanga, Taumutu.