Paul Strongman of Moerewa busy on framework. Mokotua Papuni, from Opotiki, working with a lathe. David Jackson, New Plymouth, fourth with 88%.

Solid Plastering—First Qualifying Nicholas Mihaere of Opotiki gained the highest aggregate, with 76% in Paper A and 80% in Paper B. Another trainee, George Poi of Kaiti, was runner-up in the aggregate, with 67% in Paper A and 88% in Paper B. T.K. Martin of Huntly came third in Paper A, with 71%, and was fifth equal in Paper B, with 80%. The highest mark in Paper B, 89%, was obtained by Matthew Tangohau of Turangi.

Bricklaying—First Qualifying An Upper Hutt boy, Penetana Huriwai, came second in aggregate with marks of 78% and 80% in Papers A and B. George Mahara of Huntly was second in Paper A, with 94%, and third equal in the aggregate.

Carpentry and Joinery— First Qualifying Aleni Viggo from the Cook Islands gained first equal place in Paper A with 96%, and two Moerewa boys, Anthony Wynyard and Paul