Maori Queen Crowned

The queen of the carnival organised by the Turanga pastorate of the diocese of Waiapu was crowned recently in a colourful ceremony held at Poho–o–rawiri. The carnival raised £1500.

The queen was Miss Akenehi Te Hau, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kahutia Te Hau (Ngai–Taoene parish). Her princesses were Miss Elizabeth Maynard (Manutuke) and Miss Maata Kemp (Muriwai–Waituhu).

The scene at the conclusion of the crowning ceremony is seen in the photograph above. At left is Princess Elizabeth and her maids, Misses Babe Mataira and Girl Whaitiri. Next are the Rev. W. B. Turei, Mr Bill Kaua, and the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker. The queen's maids are Misses Katerina McGhee and Ngamoe Te Kani. At right is Princess Maata and her maids. Misses May Mason and Pani Poipoi, with Mr Hiwirori Maynard.
(Pictures by Kandid Kamera Kraft)

Miss Maynard entering

The Queen–elect entering the hall

Miss Kemp entering

The impressive ritual attached to the crowning included the reading of the proclamation by the Mayor, Mr H. H. Barker, who was attired in his Mayoral robes for the occasion.

Then he placed the crown on Miss Te Hau's head.

Other pictures on this page show Queen Akenehi receiving obeisance from maids Katerina and Ngamoe...

...and conferring one of the several knighthoods for loyal service to the cause, in this case on Mr Maynard.

Archdeacon and Mrs Morris, Mr and Mrs Barker, and Mrs Tureia.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 37 : July 25, 1957

Maori Queen Crowned