Te Pipiwharauroa 147

Te Pipiwharauroa 147

No. 147

1910/07

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 147, Gisborne, July 1910.

‘As clouds deck the heavens, so feathers enable the bird to fly.’ [cf. Nga Pepeha 352 but also He Konae Aronui p.13]

‘KUI! KUI! WHITIWHITIORA.’ [The cry of the shining cuckoo.]

KEEP UP THE STRUGGLE.

In 1908 the Maori produced a petition which asked the Government to give them power to vote on alcohol. That petition was a request that Maori be given the power to vote on the prohibition of the sale of alcohol and, if that was not possible, that they be given the power to vote on their own situation.

Te Pipiwharauroa 122

Te Pipiwharauroa 122

No. 122

1908/05

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 122, Gisborne, May 1908.

‘As clouds deck the heavens, so feathers enable the bird to fly.’ [cf. Nga Pepeha 352]

THE CHINAMAN’S AXE

When people look at the Chinese they observe their subdued appearance and the way they do not engage in any work besides cultivating their gardens, and they may mistakenly think that the Chinese are stupid. It is true that it is only those of low status who come to these islands while the nobler people remain in their homeland, but for wisdom and cleverness few people can match Johnny Chinaman.