Kaiapohia Pah

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 14, 16 October 1931, Page 6

Kaiapohia Pah

Schedule of Commemorative Celebrations FoR the commemorative celebrations in connection with the centenary of the sacking of the Kaiapohia pah by Te Rauparaha, many hundreds of Maoris, members of all tribes and descendants of great chiefs and warriors, are expected to assemble at Kaiapohia on Friday, October 23. The Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, and Lady Bledisloe have agreed to be present, provided nothing unforeseen occurs.

On the following day the Maoris, who will be accommodated under canyas, will set about the business of roasting bullocks and pigs in the traditional manner. . Competitions, choir singing, hakas and pois have been arranged, and, considering the wealth of talent, the entertainment. should be one of the most representative seen in the South Island. On Sunday, October 25, services will be conducted in Tipene (St. Stephen’s) by the Rt. Rev. F. A. Bennett, Bishop of Ao-tea-roa, and at Tuahiwi Hall by the Mangai, Piri Wiri Tua (Ratana). The service conducted by the famous Maori prophet will be broadcast by 3YA. Monday, October 26, will be the big day. 3YA will be on the air from 10.30 am. Proceedings will start with a Powhiri to his Grace Archbishop Julius and other dignitaries. The arrival of their Fixcellencies the GovernorGeneral and Lady Bledisloe is expected at about 10.30 am. The Vice-Regal party will be met by a guard of honour from the Rangiora High School cadets. It will then proceed toward the Gates of Turakautahi, where massed teams will Powhiri them. Massed hakas and poi teams will take part in the entertainment of welcome, at the conclusion of which the party will go to the pah to be met by the Upoko Runanga (B. M. Te Aika) and welcomed. His Excellency the Governor-General will dedicate the memorial fence that is now being erected along the front of the site of the Kaiapohia Pah behind the existing memorial to the founder of the pah.