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No 185 : November 5, 1969

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The Maori Concert

Members of the Waihirere and Latter Day Saints Maori Concert Parties combined to give both a vigorous and graceful concert in the War Memorial Hall. The concert was attended by a large crowd including out-of-town visitors.

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Mrs Kuni Reedy swings into action with the double long pois.

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The same performer moves with grace among the party using the Taiaha.

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From left Annette Brown, Linda Reedy, Patricia Tu, Gilare Whaanga and Rosemary Brown make a charming picture as they participate in the canoe poi.

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Members of the L.D.S. party perform a whaka poi.

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Four of the women in the group take part in a stick game.

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Mesdames Lena Whaanga, Polly Ngaira, and Mere Hauraki taking part in the long stick game.

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Patricia Tu and Gilaire and Margaret Whaanga are three charming songstresses in the finale.

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