Ngāti Maniapoto and the Ringtū Church have reaffirmed bonds at the reopening of Te Tokanganui a Noho meeting house in Te Kūiti. The followers of the church founded by prophet Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki attended the dawn blessings of the house following its closure last year for renovation.
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Clean up in Ratana Pa, time to focus on Te Matatini
Ratana Pa locals woke up this to the aftermath of another successful celebrations and all that remains is the big tidy up. Many of the workers are members of the local kapahaka 'Te Reanga Morehu o Ratana' who now focus on Te Matatini ki te Ao, and appropriately so they're up first on day 1 of the competition.
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99-year-old remembers her life with the prophet
The Ratana movement remains as strong as ever almost 100 years after its inception. 99-year-old Ngā Haerenga a te Mangai Noa Nicholson takes a moment to reflect back on life and growing up within the religious beliefs of the Ratana Church.
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Ratana rangatahi look to the future
Each year politicians make a pilgrimage to Ratana to share their dreams and aspirations for the people who follow the teachings of their leader, Wiremu Tahu Potiki. The government has set aside $3mil towards the development of the Ratana community but it will take time to see the funds take effect.
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The voice of the Ratana celebrations
Communication is the key to a successful celebration at Ratana Pā and it is the responsibility of the public announcement office to inform the hui and keep things in order. The P.A Office now has its first female voice.
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The connections between Te Mareikura and Ratana
Ngāti Rangi prophet Hori Enoka Mareikura and Tahu Potiki Wiremu Ratana were both influenced by the great Māori prophetess Mere Rikiriki. To this day the descendants of Mareikura continue to uphold their link to the people of Ratana Pa.
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Ratana Pa remembers Te Waru o Noema 1918
Celebrations are being held today to mark 100 years since the anointing of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana.
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NewsPM announces $1.9mil investment for Ratana Pā
Today Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta have announced a $1.9mil investment towards housing infrastructure for the Ratana Pā community.
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$3.6mil announced for housing in Ratana
The government has announced a total of $3.6mil for Ratana for housing and infrastructure.
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NewsJacinda Ardern to return to Ratana
Political parties, churches, iwi, schools and public figures are just some of the groups expected to be welcomed on to Ratana Pā today as the 100th Te Waru o Noema Celebrations begin.
