Saturday 13 February 2010

The Great Adventure: Day Two: The Return From The Cape

On the way South from the Cape at  either Te Kao or Ngataki (and as it's after midnight, it would not be wise to ask Pauline just now) we came across a Ratana Church.  This is the first one I have seen. The Ratana movement is a Maori Religion and pan-tribal political movement founded by T W Ratana in early 20th century New Zealand.  It is, without doubt, one of the more fascinating churches that I have come across in my travels.

 
  
When I turned through 180 degrees from taking the first photo I saw another Church where we had seen a wedding taking place earlier in the day.
  
   
 

7 comments:

  1. These look like fun! All churches should look like this.

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  2. It's amazing how distinctive the architecture is, a touch colonial as one would expect but a unique style none the less.

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  3. Well this one was new to me ;) Quite a collection you're getting!

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  4. Love the photo of the church in the midst of the rolling meadow.
    ;^)
    Are those pine trees??? In New Zealand?

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  5. Seeing your church photos has strengthened my resolve to do a SLOW trip around the north, just taking photos of the churches. I'm pretty sure that Ratana Church is unique though.

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  7. Cynthia: NZ has possibly millions of acres of coniferous forest. It may be the largest industry in the Country after livesock and dairy farming.

    Pauline: A slow trip round the North. If you need a chauffeur...

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