Tag Archives: Paihia

Henry Williams (RN) – the fighter on a new mission

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Ewen McQueen

The cannon misfired, blowing the young man down the bank. Festivities at Paihia were abruptly interrupted. It was December 1828 and hundreds had gathered at the Paihia mission station for the end of year huihuinga. George Clarke junior, a boy … Continue reading →

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More than gold

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Ewen McQueen

In 1837 at Paihia in the Bay of Islands the first Maori New Testament was printed – Te Kawenata Hou. Shortly thereafter a messenger arrived at Paihia from Te Rarawa chief Nopera Panakareao. He had journeyed several days across country … Continue reading →

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