As an instance of the fervour of the Natives for religion, Bishop Bennett stated in an address in Christchurch that on a recent tour of the North Auckland district it was necessary to use a marquee owing to the Native churches being too small to accommodate > the worshippers, and within five weeks over 300 Maoris were confirmed. It had been thought that the appointment of a Maori bishop would cause tribal jealousies, but he could give an assurance that such 'had not been the case, and, as a matter of fact, whatever he went he was given support and welcomed.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume XXV, Issue 3370, 26 September 1931, Page 5
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