Maori prophets uncovered on TV
The lives and teachings of Maori spiritual leaders are explored in The Prophets , a new series soon to screen on Maori Television.
Maori Bible is given new life
A new edition of Te Paipera Tapu (the Holy Bible in Māori) has been launched in Gisborne after 13 years of work.
Trust spells out funding to Te Aute
The St John's College Trust Board has defended its support for the financially distressed Te Aute College ahead of next month's General Synod.
Frankton church unearths time capsule
Frankton's Hemi Tapu (St James) Church discovers a time capsule in the foundations.
Images from a tangi
Hundreds flock to the tiny East Coast settlement of Rangitukia to pay their final respects to Hone Kaa.
Tears and laughter for Hone Kaa
Anglican priest and child advocate Dr Hone Kaa is farewelled with tears and laughter.
Four new deacons for Tai Tokerau
Tai Tokerau celebrates the ordination of four new deacons, including the youngest in Te Pihopatanga.
Maori quash Anglican Covenant
The Anglican Covenant is all but dead in the water as far as this church is concerned. This follows a crucial vote by Tikanga Maori.
Let's have a woman bishop, say Kahui Wahine
Lots of laughter, lots of joking - but kahui wahine are serious. The next Maori bishop, they say, should be a woman.
We want half the treasure – Tikanga Maori
Maori will lay claim in General Synod to 50% of the treasure guarded by the St John's College Trust Board.
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Timely discovery
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Malcolm Karipa
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Facing the light
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Bouquet for the bishop?
Bishop John Gray in an animated conversation with a churchgoer.
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Lively conversations
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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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Hone's eulogy
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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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Izaya: Up and coming
Izaya Souter, one of Sydney's up and coming Maori contributors.
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Anglican Indigenous Network
AIN delegates in the grounds of Sydney's Collaroy Convention Centre. Photo: Kahu Miller
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Turi's waiata
Turi Hollis leads a waiata in support of his Bishop, John Gray's contribution.
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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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Handing on the priesthood
Archbishop Brown Turei and Bishop Kito Pikaahu ordain Michael Tamihere to the priesthood.
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Ashley's communion
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Soundcheck
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Picture this...
Awhitia Mihaere (left) and a couple of friends at the Tatai Hono celebration.
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Splash of colour
The refurbished kitchen, with its new art by Theresa Reihana.
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New life from old
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Pastor Ray Minniecon
Pastor Ray Minniecon brings a lament for his people, and a challenge to his listeners.
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Worship leader
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Singing for their supper?
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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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Homecoming celebration
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Political football
Maori lay down a rugby challenge – but were they asked to throw the match?
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Pita
The Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, took part in the runanganui political forum.
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Signs of office
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Sealing the blessing
A view across the Tatai Hono, with the hakari in full swing.
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Green, green grass of home
The wind squalls and the rain falls as Hone is laid to rest.
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Hirini's message
Hirini Kaa gave the final eulogy on behalf of the Kaa whanau.
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Johnny Guitar
John Tapene, on guitar, is the Headmaster at Northland College in Kaikohe.
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An executive smile
Paula Jakeman, Te Kotahitanga Executive Officer, enjoys the Tatai Hono celebration.
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Ihaaka - the next generation
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The next generation
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Brothers in communion
The Rev Michael Tamihere gives communion to his brother Don.
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In full cry
Archdeacon Tiki Raumati preaches the funeral sermon with gusto.
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Time stood still
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Legacy
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13 years' work comes to fruition
Archbishop Brown Turei blesses Te Paipera Tapu at the launch in Gisborne.
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Chairman
Bishop Kito Pikaahu chairs a session, with Charles Hemana at his side
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Minita makes his point
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Man with a mission
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Tyson's turn
Tyson Halkett, a Canadian youth delegate to the AIN gethering. Photo: Kahu Miller
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Leader of the club
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Herewini
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Congratulations
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Last journey
Bishop Kito Pikaahu leads the pallbearers out of the marae across the road to the urupa.
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'Some won't even like you'
Bishop Jim White challenges Tai Tokerau's new deacons with the reality of ordained ministry.
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Support team
The Rev Michael Tamihere, priest, and some of his supporters.
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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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Donna Bomberry - the new AIN leader
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Malcolm Naea Chun
Malcolm Naea Chun - who stepped down as the AIN Secretary General at the Sydney gathering.
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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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Red-letter day
'Ala and Michael Tamihere with their four children (from left:) Edwin, Daniel, Bruce and Toka.
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Voice for Te Wai Pounamu
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The protectors
The Archbishop of York is flanked by warriors during his welcome to Te Hepara Pai.
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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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Evoking ancient Australia
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Homage due
Tributes are paid to 'Ala, Michael Tamihere's wife, and his mother, Catherine Teller.
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Ministry team honoured
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Te Wairua Tapu
The church of Te Wairua Tapu, seen from across Elizabeth St.
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Activist, scholar, theologian...
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Api Mahuika's eulogy
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The new waharoa
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New approach
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Capturing the moment
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The powhiri begins
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Wayne's world
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Keeper of a tradition
Bernie Waitere, one of the tukutuku weavers from Orakei Marae.
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Behind the scenes
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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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Manuhiri speaker
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Troubador Bishop
Bishop Mark MacDonald, Canada's first National Indigenous Bishop, contributes a song.
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A kauri has fallen
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Go now and serve...
Te Tokerau's four new deacons leave Holy Sepulchre for ministry in the world.
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The final watch
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Orator
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Karanga
The karanga sounds inviting another ope to to come on to the marae.
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Waters of blessing
Bishop Kito Pikaahu blesses the new entrance to Tatai Hono marae.
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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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On the journey of a lifetime
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Hitching a ride
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Hakari Tapu
From left: Bishops Muru Walters; Brown Turei; Mark MacDonald and Ben Te Haara.
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Vincent
Vincent Nuku, Te Wai Pounamu Manu Kokiri, helped deliver the Kahui Rangatahi report.
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Cover
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Chiefs
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Called on
The manuhiri being called in from Elizabeth St to Te Wairua Tapu.
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Kauhau
Long-time mentor Hone Kaa preaches the kauhau for Michael Tamihere's priesting.
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Rain? What rain?
Undeterred by the rain, folk swing into another action song.
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Koha from Kona
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Drink this...
Hayley Mitchell, Manu Karakia, offers the chalice to Catherine Teller, Michael Tamihere's mother.
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The preacher
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Priested
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Action song
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Small fry, big dreams
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Kahu
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It's a blessing
Church and civic leaders gather to bless the restoration project.
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Standing for heritage
Haare Williams, representing the Marae Heritage Fund of the Lotteries Grants Board.
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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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Ivalene
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Song of invocation
Bishop Kito presides at the ordination of Tai Tokerau's new deacons.
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Don
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The thanksgiving kites
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Aussies in caucus
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Chilling out
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Child of God
Kiyanah Paenga arranges her own entertainment during presentations in the church.
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Aunty Hine
Aunty Hine Hiku, a Sydney veteran and a Te Wairua Tapu stalwart.
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Tiki's talk
Archdeacon Tiki Raumati warms to his preaching task - and entertains his hearers as well.
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Haere, haere, haere...
The karanga rings out across the marae for the delegation from Ngati Tuwharetoa.
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Animated conversations
Kamana Katene (Bishop Rahu's wife) shares with Barbara Haira (centre) and a friend.
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Making connections
One of the younger crew at the powhiri makes her connection with an older friend.
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Welcome back
Archbishop Brown Turei greets his people during the powhiri.
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