Te Pipiwharauroa 140

Te Pipiwharauroa 140

No. 140

1909/11

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Gisborne, November 1909.

‘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.]

THE MAORI CHURCH.

On Friday, 26th November, the Rev F A Peneti went from Gisborne to the Ngati Porou area. The object of his visit is to stir up the hearts of Maori people to become involved in helping the Church’s work. The main help he is promoting is the provision of stipends for the ministers. This is the first objective, and from this others will grow. While Peneti was here in Turanga he looked into the funds available for the support the Tai Rawhiti clergy and found it is £7,560. The interest received from this money is £500. This £500 is used to provide for the clergy of Tai Rawhiti from Mohaka to Te Kaha.

Te Pipiwharauroa 139

Te Pipiwharauroa 139

No. 139

1909/10

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 129, Gisborne, October 1909.

‘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.]

THE CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S TEMPERANCE GROUP

During this month Pani Te Tau, wife of Taiawhio Te Tau of Wairarapa, and Hera Tarena, came to further the cause of prohibition amongst the women of Turanga. This is a new activity amongst us Maori people, but it has welled up amongst the Pakeha. These women are very determined in furthering their objective and the women of Turanga have been quick to sign their pledge and to set up branches in the districts.