Te Pipiwharauroa 151

Te Pipiwharauroa 151

No. 151

1910/11

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 151, Gisborne, November 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.]

TYPHOID FEVER.

This illness, typhoid fever, has greatly afflicted many this year, Maori and Pakeha, but predominantly Maori. This illness struck Tokomaru where the grandchildren of Wiremu Potae contracted it. A Pakeha nursed them. When they recovered, the Pakeha contracted it and died. We praise the work of that person.

Te Pipiwharauroa 150

Te Pipiwharauroa 150

No. 150

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 150, Gisborne, October 1910

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

THE MISSION IN NAPIER.

At the last service of the Mission in the Cathedral in Napier, Canon Mayne, the minister of the main church in Napier, stood up in the congregation went to the side of the altar and spoke to the congregation:

‘I thank the clergy who have conducted the Mission. One thing we all realise is the damage caused by alcohol. I have been here for sixteen years and am someone who has drunk alcohol throughout those years. Now I have heard that there are some people in my parish who are very distressed by my drinking of alcohol.

Te Pipiwharauroa 149

Te Pipiwharauroa 149

No. 149

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 149, Gisborne, September 1910

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

THE PREACHERS OF THE GOSPEL.

Eleven ministers of the Church of England have arrived in New Zealand. These men were invited by the Bishops of New Zealand to come and stir up the faith of Church people here in New Zealand. The people of Auckland were full of praise for the preaching of these men there. The one of them who came to Turanga was very good. This mission has been the one most highly spoken of by the people here.

Te Pipiwharauroa 148

Te Pipiwharauroa 148

No. 148

1910/08

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 148, Gisborne, August 1910

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

THE SPEECH OF THE BISHOP OF WAIAPU TO THE HUI OF THE MAORI CHURCH.

My brothers, clergy and lay representatives: This occasion gives me great joy – my first time as President of the Hui of the Maori Church. For many years I have thought much about the Maori People and have desired the best for you. I praise God for the efforts of the first missionaries who came here to turn your ancestors from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God. It is wonderful that the people so quickly listened to the Gospel when it was proclaimed in this country.

Te Pipiwharauroa 146

Te Pipiwharauroa 146

No. 146

1910/06

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 146, Gisborne, June 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.]

THE TE ARAI CHURCH, GISBORNE.

The thing occupying the thoughts of the people of Gisborne is the rebuilding of their church. Until recently this was the finest church in all the Maori areas. There were two famous churches, that of Manutuke which has been destroyed by fire, and that of Otaki. Now only Otaki is left standing. The people plan to erect another building the same as the old one, with the same carvings and of the same size and construction. We are very happy with the response of the people to this plan.

Te Pipiwharauroa 145

Te Pipiwharauroa 145

No. 145

1910/05

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 145, Gisborne, May 1910.

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

Our heads are bowed.

Great grief has come upon us.

Son of God,

Have pity on us.

Our friend is lost to us,

Gone to the night of death,

Leaving us behind to weep.

Have pity on us.

[Piko nei te matenga – Maori Prayer Book No. 152]

THE DEATH OF KING EDWARD.

Te Pipiwharauroa 144

Te Pipiwharauroa 144

No. 144

1910/04

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 144, Gisborne, April 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.]

TO LEASE OR TO WORK?

We have written many words exhorting the Maori People to get involved with farming, to grow things on their own land, and we take off our hats to all those who are farming or are recommending the people to cultivate their lands. Greetings to you, my friend, the saviour of the people. Be strong, be firm, be stout-hearted. Do not listen to the beguiling words of the lazy person.

Te Pipiwharauroa 143

Te Pipiwharauroa 143

No. 143

1910/03

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 143, Gisborne, March 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.]

A WELCOME TO THE BISHOP OF WAIAPU.

Korohi po, Korohi ao,
Ko Rongoituria ki te matahau no Tu.
Tuwiniwini, Tuwanawana,
Tuwhakaputaina
Ki te wheiao, ki te ao marama.
Tiheere mauriora.

Welcome to you, the post to which we tie our canoe, the one who is over your two peoples who are called the flock of Christ, and you are the Shepherd who has come among us this day. From the horizon’s edge let the traveller come to hear the spoken word, to sit beside the fire and expand his chest in order to stand up for this thing, speechmaking. Welcome! You are that travelling man spoken of. This is Te Raukahikatea. We who sit beside this fire are your children.

Te Pipiwharauroa 142

Te Pipiwharauroa 142

No. 142

1910/02

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 142, Gisborne, February 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.]

A DISASTER.

On 28th January, the Parish of Turanga suffered a great blow, but it did not adversely affect Turanga only but also the Diocese of Waiapu, the whole Maori Church, and also the two peoples of New Zealand. The disaster was not ‘a totara from the great forest of Tane brought down by the wind’ [the death of a chief] but the destruction by fire of a church, a carved house, and a meeting house – the legacy of those who have passed on. The Manutuke Church has been burnt down.

Te Pipiwharauroa 141

Te Pipiwharauroa 141

No. 141

1909/12

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 141, Gisborne, December 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.]

We are drawing near to Christmas Day, to the day of happiness and pleasure and joy, to the day on which we say, ‘Merry Christmas’. This is a great day for the Pakeha, a day on which people try to eat all the varieties of good food that the heart can conceive of. This attitude of the Pakeha towards Christmas is from the olden days and this day has become a day on which a person overwhelms his stomach with food. Maori have also adopted this attitude. The real significance of this day has been lost.

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.

Te Pipiwharauroa 138

Te Pipiwharauroa 138

No. 138

1909/09

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 138, Gisborne, September 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 BISHOP OF WAIAPU.

At the meeting of the committee of the Synod of Waiapu on 17th of this month the names of those nominated for the bishopric were presented to the committee. During the discussions about these people, Archdeacon Herbert Williams moved that ‘Archdeacon A W Averill of Christchurch is a good and suitable person to be Bishop of Waiapu.’ A layman, Thomas Tanner, seconded this. In the absence of any other nomination, the motion was placed before Synod and passed. Averill was appointed as fourth Bishop of Waiapu.

Te Pipiwharauroa 137

No. 137

1909/08

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 137, Gisborne, August 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 TRUE MARKS OF A CHIEF

The words of a dying man are words of authority; if he is a chief and a truly good man then the tribe will hold on to his last words. There are two reasons for treasuring his words. First, because they are words that will grow in your heart. And the man who is dying has no deceitfulness with him; the things that concern him deeply are the things that will help his people after he has gone; these are what he will speak about. Secondly, as is the man so will be his words. He is a chief and a good man. His words are his final gift to his people.

Te Pipiwharauroa 136

Te Pipiwharauroa 136

No. 136

1909/07

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 136, Gisborne, July 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 BISHOP OF WAIAPU.

On 30th June, Leonard Williams, retired as Bishop of Waiapu. He gave up his work because he is now elderly and is no longer able to travel to the distant parts of his diocese. On 13th of this month the Pakeha of Gisborne held a farewell evening for the Bishop.

Te Pipiwharauroa 135

Te Pipiwharauroa 135

No. 135

1909/06

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 135, Gisborne, June 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.]

BEING LIKE-MINDED

To be like-minded is a great treasure. It is something sown in the heart of a person. There are no peoples who lack someone prepared to do things for the benefit of the people. The benefit of being of one mind is strength. This is obvious: two are stronger than one, three than two, and four than three.

Te Pipiwharauroa 134

Te Pipiwharauroa 134

No. 134

1909/05

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 134, Gisborne, May 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 YOUNG MAORI PARTY [TE ROPU TAITAMARIKI]

At the Hui of the Te Aute Association held in Rotorua on 13th April past the constitution and the name of the association were broadened to enable everyone to join – men, women, young people and elders. Its name in English is ‘The Young Maori Party.’ The newspaper gave this name to the Te Aute Association. It is a very good name though and a name that is easy in the English language; it is difficult if one turns to the Maori version.

Te Pipiwharauroa 133

Te Pipiwharauroa 133

No. 133

1909/04

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 133, Gisborne, April 1909

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

The Important Things that Subscribers to Te Pipiwharauroa Should Understand.

1. Check carefully that your name and Post Office are correct. If they are not right, tell us as soon as possible.

2. Our bird leaves his nest on the second Saturday of each month so each of you should know when you can expect your paper to arrive.

3. If a person’s paper does not arrive he should inform us.