Bishop Ben , first bishop of Tai Tokerau, farewelled at Rāwhiti
28 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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The former Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Waiohau Rui Ben Te Haara, speaks during a Treaty Grounds service. Photo / Ron Burgin
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The first Anglican Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau Waiohau Rui Te Haara, better known as Bishop Ben has died at his home in the Bay of Islands.
Bishop Te Haara (Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Kuta) was appointed in 1992 and remained active in the church long after his retirement in 2001.