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.
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Ratana prepares to host 25,000 people
This week marks 100 years since the Māori prophet Tahupōtiki Wiremu Ratana declared the ‘Holy Spirit’ had descended upon him.
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Ratana apostle Kereama Pene prepares for 100th Centennial
A Ratana apostle prepares to take his followers to Ratana Pa for the 100 year centenary of the day the Holy Spirit descended upon Tahu Pōtiki Wiremu Ratana. He says for 15 elderly making the journey with him it could well be their last.
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Morehu Day at Ōkahu
The faithful of the Ratana Church gathered at Ōkahu Bay this weekend to celebrate Mōrehu Day. The name Morehu was given by the founder of the faith Tahu Potiki Wiremu Ratana to his followers which is still the largest Māori movement in the country.
