Timeless lessons in Te Maramatanga waiata
01 Mar 2021 09:03 AM
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Che Wilson: Timeless lessons in Te Maramatanga waiata
The compiler of a collection of waiata from the Maramatanga movement for use in kura and schools says they contain some timeless lessons.
The compiler of a collection of waiata from the Maramatanga movement for use in Kura and schools says they contain some timeless lessons.
Che Wilson says his tupuna Te Mareikura Hori Enoka was a prolific writer, and his manuscripts include more than 4000 pao and hundreds of waiata.
Along with his cousin Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana, the Ohakune-based leader was influenced by Rangitikei prophetess Mere Rikiriki in coming up with a message that melded Māori spiritual beliefs with the Catholic faith of its adherents.