Harerangi Meihana
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Harerangi Meihana, also known as Harry Mason, is the seventh and current Tumuaki or President of the Rātana
Established Church of New Zealand
, and a grandson of the founder of the faith, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana. He has currently served as Tumuaki since 1999 and continues to uphold the teachings and principles of the Church as well as leading a faithful membership of over 50,000.
Ratana
The Rātana movement is a Māori religion and pan-tribal political movement founded by Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana in early 20th century New Zealand...
Established Church of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, and a grandson of the founder of the faith, Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana. He has currently served as Tumuaki since 1999 and continues to uphold the teachings and principles of the Church as well as leading a faithful membership of over 50,000.