Ringatu Church Celebrations

The highlighting of the recent Ringatu -Rau-Tau celebrations was the ceremonial visit of the Governor General, Sir Arthur Porritt, and Lady Porritt. The church centenary celebrations were held at Muriwai and the visit was the culmination of the four days' celebrations.

After Mr Ngakohu Pera made the concluding speech, Mrs Kiri Kahaki led the final chant.

Mrs Tarete Moko (Waimana), Mrs Uru Tihi (Ruatoki) and Mrs Hineira Raimoana (Te Teko) were the three women who led the Pohiri (a posture dance at the start of the proceedings).

Mr Paora Delamere (the church president) and Mr Ngakohu Pera talk to Sir Arthur after the ceremony.

Hineuru Jones made the gift of Maori kits to Lady Porritt

Part of the large crowd at the ceremony

Speakers at the gathering included, from left, Sir Turi Carroll, Rev Charlie Maitai, Mayor Harry Barker and Mr Paraone Rewiti, M.P.

Lady Porritt receives a bouquet of flowers from Honey Moeau a great-great-great-great-grand-daughter of Te Kooti who founded the Ringatu Church.

The Rev Kahutia Te Hau speaking at the welcome

The Waihirere Maori Club provided much spectacular and enjoyable action songs and hakas

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 169 : July 17, 1968

Ringatu Church Celebrations