Cook Islanders in N.Z.

THE party of arikis and dancers who took part in the Waitangi Treaty Celebrations, returned last month, very pleased with their reception in N.Z.

At the Celebrations, one of the first acts of the Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, was to bestow on Makea Tinerau the Order of the British Empire, which was granted him by the King last year.

Two of the boys obtained positions in the Government School of Maori Wood carving at Rotorua; and, according to reports, the girls received many proposals of marriage from the New Zealand Maoris. Up to date, none of these have been taken advantage of.