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Waihirere Welcomes
Two welcomes were extended by the Waihirere Maori Club at Poho-o-Rawiri recently. They were to the Consul-General for South Africa, Mr P. H. Philip, and to the American Ambassador, Mr J. Henning. Both men were in Gisborne to see rugby, Mr Philip for the Prince of Wales Cup and Mr Henning for the New Zealand Maoris v Poverty Bay game.
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Eric Pinker (president N.Z.R.F.U.), Morrie Ingpen (Maori Advisory Board chairman), Mr Philip, Ike Tangitu (Northern Maoris manager), David Philip (Consul-General's son), George Marsden (P.B. representative on Maori Advisory Board and manager of Southern Maoris), Harry Barker (Mayor), and Bill Carrington (P.B.R.U. president).
Mr Philip talks to George Marsden and Nen and Bub Wehi after the welcome.
Mr Philip is greeted by Lorraine Walters.
Georgina Kingi demonstrates the poi for young David Philip
Phyllis Underdown and Mere Wawatai chatting with the Consul-General
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Performing in the front line of the haka are Muru Walters, Jimmy Terekia, Henry Lardelli and George Nepe. Leader is Bub Wehi.
Hosts at the Poho-o-rawiri marae, Mr and Mrs Hiki Te Kani flank Mr Henning as he enters the meeting house on the night of his reception.
Members of the New Zealand Maori team pictured at Poho-o-rawiri. From left, at back: Tane Norton, George Mahupuka, Ken Going, Kelly Kiwha, Bill Rowlands, Doug Hauraki, David Koni, Jim Maniapoto, John Gillett. Front row: Danny Rota, Mattie Blackburn, Syd Going (cap), Te Roi Tatarangi, Wi Walker (Maori Advisory Board), George Marsden (manager), and Gordon Barbara.