Maori Competitions

Once again the standard of the entries in this year's Maori Competitions was high. Top-notch teams from the Gisborne area and the Coast competed and made the judges' task very difficult.

A new award in the Tuini Ngawai Memorial trophy was instituted, the handsome cup being given by the Te Hokowhiti Club of Tokomaru Bay. It will be awarded to the team gaining the most aggregate points in the Primary Championship.

With new award are, from left to right, Mrs P. Kaua, Mrs N. Pewhairangi, Mr Pax Jones, Mrs M. Jones and Kathleen Sadlier, while holding the cup is Sonny Jones.

Buff Waipara, Gus Swann and Nigel Jones get in a little practice backstage

Horiana McKee displays two of the cups won by Te Puia

David Swann backstage.

Nancy Timu (left) and Raewyn Lambert of the North Clyde team from Wairoa prepare to go on stage.

Seven of the members of the North Clyde team who gave items as guest stars, are, from left, at back, Lynnette Heffernan, Tehaumoana Tipu, Jocelyn Whatuira, Phyllis McAndrew, and in front, Rangi Maehe, Christine Rofe and Pani Puhara.

Ned Wharehinga and Claude Collier stand in back of Mike Swann who looks ready to perform.

Joe Toroa, Rangi Hingston and Barry Ria from the Boys' High School team.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 148 : October 5, 1966

Maori Competitions