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Johnny Guitar
John Tapene, on guitar, is the Headmaster at Northland College in Kaikohe.
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Ministry team honoured
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Waters of blessing
Bishop Kito Pikaahu blesses the new entrance to Tatai Hono marae.
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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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Sealing the blessing
A view across the Tatai Hono, with the hakari in full swing.
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Bouquet for the bishop?
Bishop John Gray in an animated conversation with a churchgoer.
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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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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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Aunty Hine
Aunty Hine Hiku, a Sydney veteran and a Te Wairua Tapu stalwart.
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Political football
Maori lay down a rugby challenge – but were they asked to throw the match?
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Manuhiri speaker
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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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Homecoming celebration
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Animated conversations
Kamana Katene (Bishop Rahu's wife) shares with Barbara Haira (centre) and a friend.
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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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Koha from Kona
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The new waharoa
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Behind the scenes
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Support team
The Rev Michael Tamihere, priest, and some of his supporters.
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Minita makes his point
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The thanksgiving kites
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Man with a mission
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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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Herewini
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Chilling out
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New approach
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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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Lively conversations
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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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Activist, scholar, theologian...
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Kauhau
Long-time mentor Hone Kaa preaches the kauhau for Michael Tamihere's priesting.
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Pita
The Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, took part in the runanganui political forum.
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Homage due
Tributes are paid to 'Ala, Michael Tamihere's wife, and his mother, Catherine Teller.
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Donna Bomberry - the new AIN leader
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Picture this...
Awhitia Mihaere (left) and a couple of friends at the Tatai Hono celebration.
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Hakari Tapu
From left: Bishops Muru Walters; Brown Turei; Mark MacDonald and Ben Te Haara.
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Izaya: Up and coming
Izaya Souter, one of Sydney's up and coming Maori contributors.
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Aussies in caucus
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Evoking ancient Australia
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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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Capturing the moment
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Welcome back
Archbishop Brown Turei greets his people during the powhiri.
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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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Chairman
Bishop Kito Pikaahu chairs a session, with Charles Hemana at his side
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Ivalene
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Drink this...
Hayley Mitchell, Manu Karakia, offers the chalice to Catherine Teller, Michael Tamihere's mother.
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Singing for their supper?
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Soundcheck
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Keeper of a tradition
Bernie Waitere, one of the tukutuku weavers from Orakei Marae.
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Facing the light
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Song of invocation
Bishop Kito presides at the ordination of Tai Tokerau's new deacons.
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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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Investigation begins
Investigators begin to assess the damage and causes of the overnight fire at Te Karaiti.
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The powhiri begins
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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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Vincent
Vincent Nuku, Te Wai Pounamu Manu Kokiri, helped deliver the Kahui Rangatahi report.
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Leader of the club
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Child of God
Kiyanah Paenga arranges her own entertainment during presentations in the church.
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Poroporoaki
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Signs of office
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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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Te Wairua Tapu
The church of Te Wairua Tapu, seen from across Elizabeth St.
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Ihaaka - the next generation
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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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Congratulations
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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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An executive smile
Paula Jakeman, Te Kotahitanga Executive Officer, enjoys the Tatai Hono celebration.
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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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Wayne's world
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It's a blessing
Church and civic leaders gather to bless the restoration project.
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Ashley's communion
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Standing for heritage
Haare Williams, representing the Marae Heritage Fund of the Lotteries Grants Board.
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Hitching a ride
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Priested
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Troubador Bishop
Bishop Mark MacDonald, Canada's first National Indigenous Bishop, contributes a song.
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Voice for Te Wai Pounamu
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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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Tyson's turn
Tyson Halkett, a Canadian youth delegate to the AIN gethering. Photo: Kahu Miller
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Worship leader
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Called on
The manuhiri being called in from Elizabeth St to Te Wairua Tapu.
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Malcolm Karipa
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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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Brothers in communion
The Rev Michael Tamihere gives communion to his brother Don.
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Kahu
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The preacher
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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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Legacy
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Splash of colour
The refurbished kitchen, with its new art by Theresa Reihana.
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