He Kupu Whakamarama

Te Pipiwharauroa 163

No. 163

1911/11

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 163, Gisborne, November, 1911.

‘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.]

OUR VOTE

Each day Election Day draws nearer when we will make known our idea as to who should be our spokesmen in Parliament, and also in some districts some will be declaring their minds as to whether to permit the drinking of alcohol or not. It has been revealed now that four of our Maori Councils have asked the Governor to give them the chance to vote. Of these, three are from the Tai Rawhiti and one from the Tai Tokerau: they are Takitimu, Horouta, Te Arawa, and Te Wairoa.

Te Pipiwharauroa 162

No. 162

1911/10

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 162, Gisborne, October, 1911.

‘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.]

OUR ELECTION.

Parliament has ended and the members have returned to their electorates to account for themselves before those who voted for them. Now election day is not far off. This year, for the first time, the Maori People have the opportunity to tell the whole of New Zealand what they think of this widely consumed ‘food’, liquor. Then we can show whether we approve of this ‘food’ or abhor it.

Te Pipiwharauroa 161

No. 161

1911/09

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 161, Gisborne, September 1911.

‘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.]

AN ANSWER TO PUHI KAIARIKI.

We are not going to join battle with the instructions of ‘Puhi Kaiariki’ [Puhi-kai-ariki, the little carved figure, facing the bow, at the base of the taurapa, or stern-post of a canoe. – Williams] in this Te Pipi. We believe that the things Puhi Kaiariki relate are all the thoughts of others about our attitude to liquor even though he has written them; they are ideas held by most of those who drink. We say that there can be no worse advice for anyone to give the people than this guidance.

Te Pipiwharauroa 160

No. 160

1911/08

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 160, Gisborne, August 1911.

‘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.]

DOING AWAY WITH ALCOHOL.

The Government has given notice that the time for voting on alcohol has been postponed until the Parliamentary elections, perhaps until December. Notice was given in the Pakeha Gazette that the Takitimu vote would take place on 14th September. The amount prescribed that Takitimu had to pay for the expenses of the vote is £60 and Takitimu had agreed to pay the money.

Te Pipiwharauroa 159

No. 159

1911/07

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 159, Gisborne, July 1911.

‘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.]

DOING AWAY WITH LIQUOR.

When we wrote the articles which appeared in the past two months, we were not aware that at this time we would still be waiting to vote. But, since the day for the vote has not yet arrived and the time has come for publishing this edition of Pipi, we thought it good to write some words to encourage those whose hearts have been stirred to suppress this ‘food’. We also realize that there can be no letting-up in exhorting people to abolish this ‘food’ until the vote is concluded.

Te Pipiwharauroa 158

No. 158

1911/06

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 158, Gisborne, June 1911.

‘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 CORONATION HONOURS LIST

[Engraving of Sir James Carroll]

Sir James Carroll KCB

Notification has been received of those honoured by King George V. Amongst those honoured is Timi Kara. We are delighted by this honour conferred on Timi; delighted for him personally and delighted for his Maori people. His being given this honour shows us how the King approves of what he has done for the well-being of the people. We also see that the King thinks not only of honouring Pakeha but people of all races under him who are working for the good of all. Timi is the first Maori to receive this honour, therefore it means a great deal to him and also to the people. However although he now has the title ‘Sir’ before his name, and the title ‘Lady’ before that of his wife, we will not stop calling them Timi and Materoa.

Te Pipiwharauroa 157

No. 157

1911/05

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 157, Gisborne, May 1911.

‘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.]

DOING AWAY WITH ALCOHOL.

On 21st November, 1910, the Government passed a new Act dealing with the Alcohol Referendum. Section 46 of that Act says that Maori may vote on the issue of alcohol, but that that vote is to take place in the Council Districts, and that the Council must pay all the expenses of the vote. This law is framed to deal with Maori consumption, but with regard to hotels it is skewed. If the Horouta Council holds a vote and it is found that most people want an end to the consumption of alcohol, then that will bring to an end the consumption of alcohol by the Maori in that district but the hotels will remain.

Te Pipiwharauroa 156

No. 156

1911/04

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 156, Gisborne, April 1911.

‘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.]

MAORI PARTY OF THE NEW WORLD. [THE YOUNG MAORI PARTY.]

On Thursday, 20th April, the Hui of the Maori Party of the New World was held at Te Hauke, Hastings.

The Hui ended on the Saturday evening. People spoke of this as an excellent Hui. It is right that it should be well spoken of for there were many people, many speeches, and also much food. This was the fifteenth Hui held by this group and according to those who saw the first gatherings this had the most people attending.

Te Pipiwharauroa 155

No. 155

1911/03

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 155, Gisborne, March 1911.

‘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 discussions at the Hui, reported on here by the Rev Pererika Peneti, were beautiful and made one’s heart rejoice. Because of the excellent accounts given by Peneti in his report we decided to write a few words about some aspects of the hui which we noticed in his report. There were two main areas that the Hui dealt with: the matters apposite to the Hui Topu, and extraneous matters not specifically related to the Hui.

Te Pipiwharauroa 154

No. 154

1911/02

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 154, Gisborne, February 1911.

‘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 HUI AT WAIOMATATINI.

From the conversations of people in meeting houses and on the streets it seems that there will be many people attending the Hui Topu of the Diocese of Waiapu to be held amongst Ngati Porou. Ngati Porou want this to be a new gift, something to recall long afterwards. It is news of the choir performances within Ngati Porou which is inspiring young and old to come to the hui. The idea is to find at the hui the choir which sings hymns most sweetly.

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