and a highly respected orator, Mr Ike Robin died last June, aged 82. He was born at Wairoa but spent most of his life at Kohupatiki Pa. In his younger days he was a sportsman of outstanding ability, winning New Zealand and Australasian wrestling titles and twice drawing with the world titleholder. Mr Robin operated shearing gangs and once was the biggest contractor in Hawke's Bay. Other interests were in politics — he was a foundation member of the Labour Party, and in the Anglican Church, where he was a prominent lay-reader. His continual work on behalf of the Maori people was recognized by the award of the M.B.E. Although crippled by rheumatism in recent years, he was still active in the Maori community, and was a guest and orator at many tribal functions. He is survived by his wife Mei and six sons, Don, Robbie, Dave, John, Wapi, James and his daughter Erina (Mrs W. T. Bennett). Four children, Te Aroha, Mauria, Aro and John predeceased him.

Mr E. B. Corbett A former Minister of Lands and Maori Affairs, Mr E. B. Corbett, died aged 70, in the New Plymouth Hospital last June. Many Maoris attended his funeral, conducted by Rev. M. J. Wheeler. Rev. Manu Bennett praised Mr Corbett's work for the Maori people, and Mrs I. Ratana, member for Western Maori, spoke of the wonderful assistance given her by Mr Corbett when she first entered Parliament in 1949.

Wi Hapi Love The man who pioneered the mobile X-ray unit in New Zealand, Mr Wi Hapi Love, died last April, aged 62. His funeral service was taken at Te Tatau-o-Te-Po meeting house by Canon Hepa Taepa and he was laid to rest in Te Puni cemetery. Mr Love was born at Picton and was educated at Nelson College and Wellington Technical College. He worked for a time with aerial photography for the Civil Aviation Department and after his work with the mobile X-ray unit undertook a health survey in the Pacific. This took him to New Guinea, the New Hebrides, New Caledonia, Fiji, Samoa, the Cook Islands and Tahiti. For 10 years, until his retirement in 1966, he was a technical officer with the Ministry of Works. He is survived by his wife, Marjory, and two sons, Peter and Michael.

Annie Healey Mrs Annie Healey, a member of the Mariu family, died in Taumarunui last July. Her tangi was held at Waihi Pa, near Tokaanu. She attended Waihi Convent School and St. Joseph's Maori Girls' College at Green-meadows. In 1945 she was instrumental in the building of a hostel to provide boarding facilities for Maori children from isolated areas. Throughout her life she maintained an active interest in the spiritual and material welfare of her people. She leaves her husband Ray, two daughters and six sons.

Nepia Hutana Over 400 people attended Mr Hutana's funeral at Rapaki in August. Chairman and a trustee of the Rapaki Maori Affairs Committee, he was a popular and respected figure in the Rapaki and Lyttelton communities. Mr Hutana was born in Rapaki, his mother's birthplace, and attended school there. He took an avid interest in the preservation of Maori culture. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and three sons. Two sons predeceased him.

Ngene Takarangi A ceremonial challenge and the performing of an ancient poi on the marae at Putiki, Wanganui, during his funeral service marked the respect of the Maori people for the late Mr Ngene Weraroa Takarangi. His nephew, Mr Hemi Takarangi, made the challenge. Visitors from far and near came to pay their respects, including Queen Te Atairangikaahu, Mrs I. Ratana, Member of Parliament for Western Maori, Wanganui's Mayor, Mr R. P. Andrews, and representatives of the Department of Maori Affairs.

Te Waharoa Tamehana Thousands gathered at Rukumoana Pa to pay tribute to Te Waharoa Tarapipipi Tamehana, the Kingmaker, who died on