Te Kopara 11

Te Kopara 11

(Maori Version at Papers Past.)

[1] Te Kopara, Number 11, Gisborne, August 1914.

‘Iti te Kopara, kai takirikiri ana i runga i te Kahikatea.’

Although the Bellbird is small, he plucks at the Kahikatea. [cf Nga Pepeha 908]

THE OPENING OF THE NEW TE ARAWA CHURCH.

The Speech of the President.

It is with great joy and gladness of heart that I am here at this time with my younger brothers of the Maori People. From the time of my arrival in this country I have had in my heart a love for you, the Maori People. Now I have arrived in this famous village, and in addition to this it is a place which has inspired the Church in these areas.

Te Kopara 10

Te Kopara 10

(Maori Version at Papers Past.)

[1] Te Kopara, Number 10, Gisborne, July 1914.

‘Iti te Kopara, kai takirikiri ana i runga i te Kahikatea.’

Although the Bellbird is small, he plucks at the Kahikatea. [cf Nga Pepeha 908]

THE OPENING OF THE NEW TE ARAWA CHURCH.

On 14th April, 1914, the new Bishop of Waiapu and the country’s tribes came to Ohinemutu for the opening of the new church and the Hui Topu of the Diocese of Waiapu.