He Kupu Whakamarama

Te Pipiwharauroa 140

No. 140

1909/11

[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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Te Pipiwharauroa 132

Te Pipiwharauroa132

No. 132

1909/03

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 132, Gisborne, March 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 UNFORGIVABLE SIN.

People have thought about and questioned in their hearts the nature of the unforgivable sin. What is this sin? Christ said, ‘Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.’ [Matthew 12.32] These are serious words. The reason why Christ spoke these words was because his opponents were saying that his great works and miracles were done through the devil.

Te Pipiwharauroa 131

No. 131

1909/02

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

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

HON. APIRANA TURUPA NGATA.

We told last month of the appointment by the Prime Minister of Apirana Ngata as a Minister of the Crown, and so we are want to give a thorough account of Apirana Ngata’s speeches and actions and of his teachings, not by way of boasting but of informing. There are some people with hearts full of envy who see no reason why they should be happy at the promotion of Apirana, but it is an advancement of the whole Maori People; the conferring of this honour shows respect and admiration for Apirana.

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