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The Young Nick statue in the Lions Club project playground was unveiled in the afternoon.

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Appearing like a crowd of ancient worshippers, the umbrella-ed spectators watch as the Canadian High Commissioner, Mr R. M. MacDonnell, hands over Canada's gift to New Zealand to mark the bicentenary year. The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon Keith Holyoake, officially accepted the handsomely carved totem pole which stands in Alfred Cox Park.

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The Governor-General, Sir Arthur Porritt, also took the first train ride on the new track in the Young Nick playground.

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At the unveiling of the Captain Cook statue at the Kaiti Hill plaza, Sir Arthur had a little difficulty with his umbrella in the strong wind.

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Members Of the Gisborne Harriers who ran in the Cook Bicentennial relay from Government House in Wellington to the City Council Chambers, Gisborne, are pictured with the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker, after completing the run. From left, at back: Barry Hogan, Kevin Hoggins, Alan Saunders, Michael Jennings, Anthony Muirhead, Howard Healey (obscured), Larry Robinson, Richard Stubbings, Rex Stewart, Ray Hamilton and Kevin Tait. In front: Peter Coppin, Chris Coppins, Alan Hill, Mr Barker, Graham Thomas (club president), and Neil Coppin.