Barlow v Phillips - Rangitoto Tuhua 55B1B and other blocks (2012) 282 Aotea MB 75 (282 AOT 75) [pdf, 419 KB]
...Mangatoatoa Marae and Te Kuiti to Manu Ariki he had a very large following both for his healing practice, but also for the spiritual message he wished to share. Mr Phillips carried out his healing, which attracted his supporters, and they then provided resources to assist him to build the marae complex at Manu Ariki. I consider that during his lifetime he was a charismatic figure who influenced many people to join the Society and to seek to bring to fruition the vision he promoted...