Bishop Ben , first bishop of Tai Tokerau, farewelled at Rāwhiti
28 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
3 minutes to read
The former Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Waiohau Rui Ben Te Haara, speaks during a Treaty Grounds service. Photo / Ron Burgin
Peter de Graaf is a reporter for the Northern Advocatepeter.degraaf@northernadvocate.co.nznorthernadvocat
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.
Anglican Church loses astute shepherd 26 Jan 2021 12:36 PM Anglican Taonga
Related Podcast
Former Anglican Bishop of Te Taitokerau Waiohau Rui (Ben) Te Haara died this morning at the Bay of Islands.
Bishop Te Haara was appointed in 1992, when the church adopted its Three Tikanga Constitution.
Friend Anne Candy says he was an astute and visionary Bishop with an all-encompassing grace and sharp wit that made one feel comfortable in his presence.
After his retirement in 2001 he mentored current bishop Te Kito Pikaahu and was a respected spiritual presence within the three houses of Laity, Clergy and Bishops of Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa.