Big refit for century-old church
One of Gisborne's hidden treasures is to be restored for the whole community to enjoy.
Te Runanganui: words that won't go away
In June 2004, Archbishop Hui Vercoe declared “there are no gay priests in the Pihopatanga”. But that statement could also be interpreted as, "If we don't look, we won't see."
Pihopatanga: the trailblazers
Canadian Bishop's report: The Pihopatanga has been a dramatic sign of hope for other indigenous Anglicans.
Police probing marae church fire
An overnight fire has badly damaged Te Karaiti Te Pou Herenga Waka, the Anglican Marae Church at Mangere, in South Auckland.
• Te Karaiti gathers for service of thanksgiving
Sir Howard pushed for church unity
Sir Howard Morrison, a regular member of St Faith's Anglican Church opposite Tamatekapua meeting house where his body lay in state, was a long-time advocate of church unity.
Ngati Porou theologian mourned
Eru Potaka-Dewes, Ngati Porou scholar and Anglican theologian, has died in Rotorua.
Doris Vercoe 'humbled' by honour
Rotorua's Doris Vercoe accepts her new title – Doris, Lady Te Parekohe Vercoe – with tears of humility.
Tatai Hono: tying us together
Last weekend folk at the Auckland Maori Mission celebrated the reopening of Tatai Hono, the marae next to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It was a special day, and it'd been a long time coming...
Anglicans 'need to practise forgiveness'
Anglicans need to access their God-given capacity for ‘forgiveness, compassion and reconciliation’, Dr Jenny Te Paa tells mission conference.
Jenny Te Paa invited to TEC convention
Dr Jenny Te Paa, Principal of Te Rau Kahikatea in Auckland, will be one of six special guests at the 76th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in California from July 7-18.
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Poroporoaki
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Troubador Bishop
Bishop Mark MacDonald, Canada's first National Indigenous Bishop, contributes a song.
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Child of God
Kiyanah Paenga arranges her own entertainment during presentations in the church.
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Homage due
Tributes are paid to 'Ala, Michael Tamihere's wife, and his mother, Catherine Teller.
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An executive smile
Paula Jakeman, Te Kotahitanga Executive Officer, enjoys the Tatai Hono celebration.
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Great thanksgiving
A newly priested Michael Tamihere at the Great Thanksgiving with Bishop Kito and Tapu Laulu.
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Brothers in communion
The Rev Michael Tamihere gives communion to his brother Don.
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Keeper of a tradition
Bernie Waitere, one of the tukutuku weavers from Orakei Marae.
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Johnny Guitar
John Tapene, on guitar, is the Headmaster at Northland College in Kaikohe.
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Koha from Kona
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Man with a mission
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Red-letter day
'Ala and Michael Tamihere with their four children (from left:) Edwin, Daniel, Bruce and Toka.
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Kauhau
Long-time mentor Hone Kaa preaches the kauhau for Michael Tamihere's priesting.
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Waters of blessing
Bishop Kito Pikaahu blesses the new entrance to Tatai Hono marae.
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Voice for Te Wai Pounamu
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Handing on the priesthood
Archbishop Brown Turei and Bishop Kito Pikaahu ordain Michael Tamihere to the priesthood.
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Drink this...
Hayley Mitchell, Manu Karakia, offers the chalice to Catherine Teller, Michael Tamihere's mother.
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Leader of the club
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Activist, scholar, theologian...
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Catching the Bishop's emblem
This panel at Tatai Hono shows the emblem of Te Pihopa o te Tai Tokerau.
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Hakari Tapu
From left: Bishops Muru Walters; Brown Turei; Mark MacDonald and Ben Te Haara.
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Picture this...
Awhitia Mihaere (left) and a couple of friends at the Tatai Hono celebration.
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Congratulations
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Hakari
Another angle on the hakari in the newly blessed marae at Tatai Hono. Note the new tukutuku work.
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Standing for heritage
Haare Williams, representing the Marae Heritage Fund of the Lotteries Grants Board.
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Flowers for the tukutuku leader
Aunty Alice Pihema led the women from Orakei Marae who did the tukutuku work at Tatai Hono.
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Our flying fullback
Thanks to George Nepia, the All Blacks won this 1924 encounter with Wales, 19-0.
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Pita
The Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, took part in the runanganui political forum.
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Welcome back
Archbishop Brown Turei greets his people during the powhiri.
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New bishop introduced to Te Waipounamu
Bishop Victoria and Dean Peter Beck lead the diocesan party on to the marae.
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Soundcheck
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Splash of colour
The refurbished kitchen, with its new art by Theresa Reihana.
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Chairman
Bishop Kito Pikaahu chairs a session, with Charles Hemana at his side
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Sacraments in tukutuku
Some of the new tukutuku panels at Tatai Hono are traditional - and some feature church themes.
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Fire damages Te Karaiti
Fire broke out overnight at Te Karaiti, the South Auckland Anglican marae church.
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Behind the scenes
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Sealing the blessing
A view across the Tatai Hono, with the hakari in full swing.
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Lively conversations
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New approach
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Support team
The Rev Michael Tamihere, priest, and some of his supporters.
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The new waharoa
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Worship leader
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Eyeing the restoration
Kaa Wilkinson whose mum, Ira, played a leading role in the Tatai Hono restoration.
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Priested
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Ministry team honoured
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Vincent
Vincent Nuku, Te Wai Pounamu Manu Kokiri, helped deliver the Kahui Rangatahi report.
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Investigation begins
Investigators begin to assess the damage and causes of the overnight fire at Te Karaiti.
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Legacy
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It's a blessing
Church and civic leaders gather to bless the restoration project.
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