No politicians at Rātana in 2021 as celebrations made exclusive for church adherents

No politicians at Rātana in 2021 as celebrations made exclusive for church adherents
Katie Doyle, Teaorewa Rolleston
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Ratana Temple, Te Haahi Ratana Fri 24th January 2020.
The Rātana celebrations historically draw in many whānau and members of the community to Rātana Pā near Whanganui - and are also attended by political leaders.
The government and other esteemed groups will not be attending the celebrations, which have historically signalled the start of the political year.
The decision to make the annual celebrations exclusive was due to internal issues at the pā, according to the MP for Te Tai Hauāuru, Adrian Rurawhe.

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