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Ross Gregory places the third challenge dart in front of Her Majesty the Queen after Waihoroi Hoterene and Iwa Williams had made the first two challenges. Her Majesty then asked the Minister of Maori Affairs to pick up the darts on her behalf, and her New Zealand Equerry, Lt Cdr K. Wilson chased the third challenger back towards the welcoming group of mutual respect for all cultures and the continuing search for understanding between them. ‘We have all seen this spirit in action at the Commonwealth Games. Superb facilities and generous hospitality were provided by the people of Christchurch and it was obvious that they, and indeed all New Zealanders, were proud to be the hosts and glad to welcome so many visitors to their city and their country. And no one who saw the athletes and the officials circling the track at the end of the Games—all barriers forgotten in genuine friendship—could doubt the real value of such gatherings. ‘This is the true spirit of the Commonwealth. It is this friendliness between nations, this comradeship, which I am sure we all