By Helicopter To Mataki Lodge

Mataki Lodge, the latest adjunct to Nelson College teaching facilities, was officially opened by the Governor-General during his visit to Nelson. For those from Nelson who attended the opening function, there was a 98-mile trip by road to handle; for the ViceRegal party, the journey was much shorter and more comfortable, the trip being made by helicopter from Trafalgar Park. Two helicopters were used, one, flown by Mr John Reid, managing director of Helicopters N.Z. Ltd, taking the Governor-General and Geordie, and the other, flown by Mr John Hamilton, taking Sir Bernard's aide-de-camp, and the secretary of the Nelson College Board of Governors, Mr A. D. Fountain.

Lady Fergusson, who remained in Nelson, waves to her husband and son as their machine leaves the park.

Mr Hamilton answers questions by Geordie before take-off (Mr Fountain is at right).

"Stand clear, chaps," calls John Reid as he prepares to take off.

Mr D. F. Horlor, chairman of the council of governors, addresses visitors to the lodge during the opening.

A greeting for Sir Bernard by college headmaster, Mr B. H. Wakelin.

Among visitors to the lodge were 20 sixth formers of the college, seen here with some of the other visitrs.
(Pix at the opening were taken for s by Mr Ron Swain).

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The Nelson Photo News

No 80 : June 24, 1967

By Helicopter To Mataki Lodge