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The Rātana Church

The Rātana Church

The Rātana Church, located at Rātana , near Turakina, was opened in 1927. It is the headquarters of the religion founded by Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana. The design of the building incorporates many of the symbols used by the faith.

About this item

Alexander Turnbull Library, A. P. Godber Collection
Reference: 1/2-018648;G
Photograph by Albert Percy Godber

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Grant Huwyler. 'Ngāti Apa', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/ngati-apa/4/1