By Keith Newman
This month’s Sampling is a little bit different, because we’re bringing you an extract from a general non-fiction read. Ratana: The Prophet traces the rich history of the Ratana religious movement of the early 20th century—and it’s a particularly timely read with the new Aotearoa histories curriculum rolling out in schools. Check out an extract below.
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