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‘Honour in Heaven’ After his return to Otaki in 1848, Te Rauparaha is said to have unsheathed the sword and thrust it into the ground. Turning to the subtribe Ngati Wehiwehi and addressing its chief, Paora Pohotiraha, he said: ‘Tokina to mea nei. Kua mutu taku ruri ki te Whenua. Ka ruri au ki te Rangihoatu. Hanga he whare karakia ma tatau.’ (‘Come and take possession of this weapon. I no more seek honour on earth. I seek honour in heaven. Go to and build us a church.’)

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Te Ao Hou, June 1964, Page 58

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88

‘Honour in Heaven’ Te Ao Hou, June 1964, Page 58

‘Honour in Heaven’ Te Ao Hou, June 1964, Page 58

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