The Premiers

Don Mills Collection

The Premiers - an early iteration of the group, shown here at The Caledoniam Hall, Christchurch
Rongo [Pat] Nehoneho (Guitar), Don Mills (Piano Accordian), Brian Ringrose (Bass Guitar), Dean Whaitiri (Vocals), Peter Ward (Drums) and Doug Barnard (Trumpet)

Other members of The Premiers included "Super" Cyril Edwards (Vocals), Wayne Martin (Bass Guitar), Barry Blackmore (Brass), Chris Whitehead (Drums) and Lyndon Ferris (Guitar)

Rongo [Pat] Nehoneho, Brian Ringrose and Don Mills (drummer obscured)

Dean Whaitiri, Unknown Vocalist and Don Mills

Wayne Martin, Don Mills, Dean Whaitiri, Rongo [Pat] Nehoneho
Chris Whitehead and Doug Barnard