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No. 64 (September 1968)
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The Pakeha members recited two poems, one written by a Maori girl, Hana Weka of East Coast.

The theme of the last day was—

(a)

The changing pattern of family life in Polynesia—by Ngapare Hopa.

(b)

Family Life Education—by Mrs Eunice Niuekirke.

At the election of officers Mrs Niuekirke was named International President, and Mrs Dorothy Dodson, International Secretary, New Zealand gaining two positions.

The conference ended with a barbecue meal at the home of the retiring President, Mrs Lucas. Though the programme was a very tight one delegates were able to visit the shopping centres, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, and to lunch at Halekalane Hotel. Ngapare Hopa and I were able to meet Judge Corbett and members of the Family Court of Hawaii and visit homes. The exchange of gifts, renewing friendships, making new ones and exchanging ideas made the P.P.S.E.A.W.A. conference one which all New Zealand delegates will never forget.

To all members, especially to the Maori group— a big thank you— and to our President and hard working Secretary. Kia ora Molly. To our hosts of the Hawaiian Chapter, to my big sister Ulu Lani, to Ana —thank you for your loving care to me and my Maori friends from Aotearoa. Arohanui to Alvina and Lordy.