Rātana
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The Rātana movement is a Māori church and pan-iwi political movement in New Zealand, founded by Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana (T. W. Ratana) in the early 20th century. The Rātana Church (Māori: Te Haahi Rātana) has its headquarters at the settlement of Rātana Pā near Whanganui.
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It has been suggested that Te Haahi Ratana be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since February 2024. |
In 2001 the total number of New Zealand residents that were affiliated with the Rātana church was 48,975.[1] In the 2018 New Zealand census, 43,821 people identified with the religion.[2]