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The Waikawa warriors of Picton end their action song with a deal of effort and contorted faces. This formidable-looking lineup comprised male members of the Waikawa club

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Mrs Ngara Mason, an elder from Takaka, and Mrs Connie Bailey, Motueka, were among the guests

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Mr Peter Malcolm, Motueka, was the choral judge and Mr L. Royal, of the Maori Affairs Department, was the culture judge. With them is the secretary of the Motueka Maori Culture Club, Mrs N. Fransen

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Enough to scare any pakeha! Tapuaenuku, Blenheim, finish their haka with tremendous leaps and a deafening stamping of feet

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In contrast to the spirited action Above, the Ngawhatu group performs a graceful poi dance

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Prior to the competitions all the visitors were welcomed at the Te Awhena Hall by the Motueka Maori Culture Club. There were several speakers at the function and the club acknowledged each speaker with an action song. Women members were dressed in black and had greenery in their hair and hands, symbolising togetherness in happiness and sorrow

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The Ngawhatu Culture Club makes its entrance

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Listening to the speakers at Te Awhena Hall were Ellis Hickmott, patron of the Motueka club, Miss L. M. C. Ingram and Mr. L. J. Krammer, Motueka's Mayor.

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Young and old were there to enjoy the welcome and the competitions. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Tom Riwaka of Waikawa, Picton, and with them is their grandson, Watson Ohia.

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Tutors of the Ngatiwairau Concert Party with their trophies. Standing: Helen Wynyard, Molly Luke and Dani Noble. Front: Lou Stafford, Rayma Lee Pacey and the leader of the group, Ned Pou. Ned is holding the aggregate trophy presented by the Minister of Tourism

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Junior leaders, Iria Stokes (Motueka) and Paia Riwaka (Waikawa), with their trophies

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This young girl could not take her eyes off the stage

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The Motueka Maori Culture Club in action. Motueka won the action song trophy