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Manu Ariki marae

Ritchie Wilson, a representative of Manu Ariki marae, talks about the prophecy which foresaw Manu Ariki's establishment. Manu Ariki marae is a spiritual community founded by Māori prophet Alexander Phillips at Taumarunui. In 2007 Phillips celebrated his 90th birthday as the ‘last Māori prophet’; he died in 2008.

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Judith Binney, Māori prophetic movements – ngā poropiti – Other 20th-century prophets, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/video/27746/manu-ariki-marae (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Judith Binney, published 13 April 2011.

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DR. Doreen Spence
25 February 2024
It was the most spiritual and memorable place on the planet. Richie, i hope you are still keeping our Spiritual leaders visions and dreams alive! Many blessings and much Arohanui, Auntie Doreen