be given better housing within the community. The need for them as the link between the old and the new and as the stabilising group which will perpetuate Maoritanga is greater now than ever before. Ko koutou lo o matou pakeke nga kaihautu o te taonga nei te Maoritanga, mai rano.’ Unfortunately, because of the necessity to remain at Parliament on opening day, the Minister was unable to be present, so the Maori and Island Affairs Department's District Officer at Gisborne, Mr P.J. Brewster, spoke on his behalf. The block of flats at Manutuke, nine miles from Gisborne, adjoins the Manutuke marae, and the shopping centre, primary school, church and Police Station are all within easy walking distance. The site was purchased from the Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees, who before transferring the land which it held as part of its church property, obtained the consent of the descendants of the original Maori donors. This was readily and willingly given. Mr Tom Dennis welcoming the visitors. Mr Percy Brewster. District Officer of the Department of Maori Affairs, who officially opened the flats. Mr Martin Pohatu welcoming visitors. The Rongowhakaata Maori Committee