The Home of Heroes
“New Zealand is the home of heroes, and I often think it is a neglect, in our schools that this fact is not drawn to the attention of the younger generation, for romance-should not be allowed to die,” said Mr TV. Toomath, when speaking at the annual meeting of the Wellington Early Settlers’ and Historical Association. Referring to To Rauparaha, Mr Toomath said: “This great Maori fighter set out in a canoe from the island of Kapiti, sailed through the strait and down to Kaiapoi, where he wiped out an unfriendly tribe. We are told to look down upon Te Rauparaha because he sold two or three sections of land which he never owned in the first place. That really is our quarrel with Te Rauparaha. But what a wonderful race his people in Otaki have become. How loyal they have remained to the Church of England. Otaki to-day is an outstanding landmark in the history of New Zealand.
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Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 63, 8 March 1933, Page 8
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