Te Pipiwharauroa 165

Te Pipiwharauroa 165

No. 165

1912/02

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 165, Gisborne, February, 1912.

‘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.]

IMPORTANT MATTERS ABOUT WHICH TIME WILL TELL.

The election is over and people have declared who they want as their spokesmen in Parliament. Three matters emerged from this vote which we wish to speak about. Each of these things will affect the Maori People in the days to come. These are important matters, matters we are hesitant to speak about concerning the outcome for the Maori People.

First, we have a new Government in place. For the first time in twenty-one years we have a new Government to run the affairs of the land. One of the roles of the Government of New Zealand is to be a foster parent to the Maori People. Since the old Government has been defeated and a new Government is in place, it has to be the parent to the Maori People. Its job is to protect the Maori lest they be tricked by the Pakeha people.

Te Pipiwharauroa 111

Te Pipiwharauroa 111

No. 111

1907/06

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 111, Gisborne, June 1907.

MAORI UNITY

We printed last month a summary of the proceedings of the hui held at Waahi, and we wish to say a few words about that hui. Let us say that we were surprised that we received no invitation to attend because it is known to everyone that we are earnestly urging the Maori People to come together and to send a delegation to England. Nor have we heard that an invitation was sent to the Te Aute Association when Maori unity involves the participation of elders and young people.