between different races and sought to draw on its diverse heritage to enrich the lives of the people and strengthen their sense of nationhood. Clearly, further imaginative measures would be needed, however, to achieve the goal of racial equality. 239. With respect to the implementation of article 3 of the Convention, the representative said that New Zealand had implemented all the measures recommended by the Commonwealth, as well as the sanctions recommended by the United Nations Security Council. His Government was prepared to comply with any further measures to be adopted by those two bodies. 240. Members of the Committee congratulated the Government of New Zealand on its detailed and factual reports, which had been prepared in accordance with the Committee's guidelines, and thanked the representative for his introduction. They commended the Government of New Zealand for the comprehensive information it Provided and its honest, objective assessment of .the prevailing situation, 241. Referring to the demographic composition of the New Zealand population, members of the Committee asked what the reason was for the rapid increase of the Maori and Pacific Island Polynesian populations and what the corresponding figure was for the population of European descent; whether it was true that New Zealanders had started to emigrate from the country, and whether that emigration had affected the country's demographic composition; whether there had been any significant inuniqration of Indians from Piji; how an individual came to be classified as being of Maori descent: and under what rules an individual was assigned to a particular iwi (tribe). Noting that the report justifiably placed emphasis on the Situation of the Maori people, members drew attention to the fact that, in doing so~ the Situation of other groups, such as Asian and other immmigrants, as well as the Fakeha or Europeans, should not be neglected. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the implementation of a convention related to racial equality and the demographic composition of New Zealand's population. It highlights the country's efforts to comply with international recommendations and the need to consider the situations of various ethnic groups. The focus on Maori and Pacific Island Polynesian populations, as well as the mention of Asian and other immigrants, suggests a category related to cultural diversity and social issues.

**Category**
Culture, Humanitarian aid and relief