A new booklet about Parihaka is Bishop Drennan’s initiative

Friday, July 10th, 2015

The Parihaka story is set to be shared in schools across the country.

The 26-page booklet was the brainchild of the Bishop of Palmerston North Diocese Charles Drennan, who wanted to ensure the Maori account of the injustices suffered by the people of Parihaka were acknowledged.

The resource contents were put together by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand in collaboration with Parihaka community leader Dr Ruakere Hond, who helped with its production.

Hond said he hoped the Parihaka story would inspire people to look deeper into the history and development of their own towns or cities.

Parihaka – past or present or Parihaka o nehera, o naianei was officially launched at the Catholic Education Convention last month. Continue reading

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