Hubby took me to see so much of the north island when I first got here, it was a whirlwind of photos and scenery.
This photo is from 2007 and I remember taking it and being curious about the 'church' but it got lost in the hub-bub of thousands of other photos.
Turns out, it's actually a Pa (a Maori word that means lots of things, including 'meeting house') for a NZ-based religion called Ratana.
Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana came to prominence as a powerful Māori spiritual leader and faith healer. He founded a religious movement and headed a pan-tribal unity movement campaigning for social justice and equality based on the Treaty of Waitangi.
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Interesting looking church.
I like Ratana churches the most, there's a few of them in the far north of NZ.
Beautiful building! Nicely shown too.
a lovely building
Gorgeous building. We're finally having a sunny day in Auckland. How about you?
I hope i can also explore more lovely places at the North Island.
Like many people I suspect I know little of Maori culture, its history and its influence on modern day life in New Zealand. At least this gives me a bit of an inkling, thank you!
Great looking building I never heard of the Ratana religion. Very interesting Thank you
Beautiful church.
Thank you for your beautiful photos and korero
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