Selwyn Muru, Para Matchitt and Malta Sydney. discussion groups being formed to talk over the following topics: The position of the Maori artist in New Zealand society; what directions are needed; are our people sensitive to our presence; is there communication in the development of our art and artists in relation to our people; use of the marae for creativity; and the dilemma of the Maori artist in expressing Maori concepts or feeling within a Pakeha medium. Reports from each discussion group were then thrown open for debate at the first plenary session. The recommendations made concerning greater encouragement of Maori creativity were passed at the second and final session. Most important among these was that the Government be approached with a view to establishing a Government-endowed Maori Cultural Foundation, and to introducing the Maori language in schools as a recognised subject from infant level. Maori art as a University Entrance subject, and the stimulation of creative writing by Maori children in schools, were also recommended. As far as art was concerned, it was recommended that two art scholar-