He Kupu Whakamarama

Te Pipiwharauroa 156

No. 156

1911/04

[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.

Te Pipiwharauroa 153

No. 153

1911/01

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 153, Gisborne, January 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 BIRTH OF JESUS

Luke 2.1-7

‘In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David.

Te Pipiwharauroa 152

No. 152

1910/12

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 152, Gisborne, December 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 BIRTH OF JESUS.

Luke 2.1-7

‘In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David.

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

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

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

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 147

No. 147

1910/07

(Maori Version at NZETC.)

[1] Te Pipiwharauroa, He Kupu Whakamarama, Number 147, Gisborne, July 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.]

KEEP UP THE STRUGGLE.

In 1908 the Maori produced a petition which asked the Government to give them power to vote on alcohol. That petition was a request that Maori be given the power to vote on the prohibition of the sale of alcohol and, if that was not possible, that they be given the power to vote on their own situation.

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