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MAORI CLUBS
Arai Te Uru
The Arai Te Uru Maori Club of Dunedin held its annual meeting in St Joseph's Hall, Dunedin, on Sunday November 19.
The President Mr Clark Roberts welcomed members in traditional Maori as he presented his annual report.
‘Ki nga reo maha, ki nga waka, ki maunga whakatauki o Te Motu. mai i te Rerenga Wairua i roto o Te Rarawa, tae mai ki a tatou e noho nei i Te Waipounamu.
Haere nga mate ki tua o paerau; te moengaroa o nga matua tipuna. Haere, haere, haere.
‘To some members 1972 may have seemed less spectacular than some other years because we have had very few outside engagements. The true strength of Arai Te Uru though, is not measured by the number of concerts put on, but by a sense of belonging, by a unity in the sharing of Maoritanga. In this respect it has been a successful year for our enthusiasm has grown with our membership and I am sure that you will have experienced, with me, a feeling of loyalty and new strength.
‘Sunday afternoon in St Joseph's Hall has been a gathering time for our people from many tribes, and for the Pakeha who want to take part in our culture. For kaumatua and tamariki alike these weekly meetings are food for our whole being.
‘The highlight for the year was the South Island Culture Competitions at Otautahi. The senior group is to be congratulated on gaining third place after a great performance. I was especially proud of the intermediate section of the group which assisted the seniors. These young members excelled in all aspects of their performance. By main-
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taining the interest of this vigorous, vital group until such time as they take their place as senior performers we will ensure that these young shoots become the great trees of Maoridom. We must give them every help and encouragement.
‘Every year we say farewell to people who have served our club and our community: Scotty Potaka was our guide and friend for many years; Father Michael Shirres has proved himself a true Pakeha-Maori; and Mr Morton did much to help those in need. We are grateful to them and hope that in time they will return to Arai Te Uru.
‘I wish to thank committee members for their energy and co-operation during the years.
No reira te whanau
Tuia ki roto
Tuia ki waho
Tuia ki te here tangata'
Officers elected were: Patron, Miss M. Wallscott; past-president, Mr W. Duff; president, Mr C. Roberts; vice-president, Mr N. Maxwell; secretary, Mr C. Durning; treasurer, Mrs R. Whelan; publicity officer, Mr G. Mason; cultural teacher, Mr M. Walters; committee: Mesdames J. Bell, H. Smith, M. Wallace, Messrs M. Walter, B. Maxwell, A. McCaughan and P. Chalmers; delegates to Marae Council: Messrs W. Duff, N. Maxwell, B. Maxwell, A. McCaughan, P. Chalmers, A. Gilland; delegates to South Island Maori Cultural Council: Messrs W. Duff and C. Roberts.
