Te Pipiwharauroa 180

Te Pipiwharauroa 180

No. 180

1/7/13

(Maori Text at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 180, Gisborne, July, 1913.

‘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.)

TE PIPIWHARAUROA HAS PASSED AWAY.

To the people, to the supporters of Te Pipiwharauroa – Greetings. This is to tell you that our Bird is ceasing publication with this number. I know that many will be distressed and sad at the passing of our Bird since for many years it has been flying to them and they have awaited its arrival expectantly; it has become their friend and they have greeted its appearance as a legacy from those who have departed this life.

Te Pipiwharauroa 64

Te Pipiwharauroa 64

No. 64

1903/06/1

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 64, Gisborne, June 1903

THE TONGUE

(Psalm 141.3)

The tongue is a part of the body which can do great good or great evil; the tongue is very small but very powerful. A person’s words are like a match which sets something alight; much firewood can be consumed by a small fire. Words fall from the mouth but they fall for many days. The words of a good person are like seeds which bear fruit even after the death of the speaker.