Members of the Māori Education Foundation included Secretary for Māori Affairs Jack Hunn (standing, left), MP Eruera Tirikātene (standing, second from left), secretary Mira Szászy (standing, third from left), Director of Education Arnold Campbell (standing, fourth from left), Minister of Māori Affairs Ralph Hanan (seated, left), chair Douglas Ball (seated, centre) and Minister of Education Blair Tennent (seated, right). They were photographed at the Foundation's first meeting on 19 December 1961.