At the social evening Mrs Ngaki Kino sings a waiata especially composed for the League in its early years. Mrs Rumatiki Wright, former Welfare Officer speaks briefly to the delegates. more is saved. Therefore I make no apologies for asking for this help. Much help is given to other groups of newer vintage—we ask for this help as of right! ‘Much of what happens to our organisation, and to some extent, to the future of our people, will depend on your deliberations and decisions during this conference. Therefore, I here and now charge you with a grave responsibility. ‘KIA ATAWHAI! KIA MANAAKI! KIA AROHA! RAPUA TE MEA NGARO!’ A feature of the conference was a song especially composed by the Rev. Dave Manihera, and sung to the tune ‘Amazing Grace.’

Kia Mau, Kia Ngawari E te Atua titiro mai Aroha Iho ra