The executive of the Maori carnival held at Lancaster Park
The executive of the Maori carnival held at Lancaster Park
[Nov. 1903]
The Maori carnival at Lancaster Park was to raise funds for the Mahanui Maori Council. It was held on 12 and 13 Nov. 1903 and was the largest gathering of its kind since the Canterbury jubilee celebrations in 1900. About 200 attended and among those were representatives of the pas at Tuahiwi, Taumata, Port Levy, Little River, Raupaki (now Rapaki) and Temuka. Pictured are, back row: Kerei Keepa, Peni Hokianga, Pita Hohapeta, W. Karaitiani, Eruera Te Aik, Thos. E. Green (member of Maori Council), Teone Peri (member of Maori Council), Tikao Wira (member of Maori Council), Harry Kahu (member of Maori Council), H.W. Uru, Arapata Renta, S. Reuben, Martin, Kaitai; front row: J.H.W. Uru (member of Maori Council and secretary of the carnival), Taituha Hape (chairman of Maori Council), Geo. Robinson, E.A. Hastings
File Reference CCL Photo Collection 22, Img00695
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