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In June 1868, Te Kooti's followers seized a vessel and sailed back to the North Island of New Zealand. From the next four years Te Kooti and his followers fought a series of battles with Government forces and Te Kooti was pursued until his pardon in 1883. During this time, his personal popularity and following in Ringatu continued to grow.
In 1926, Robert (Rapata) Biddle, a Minister and Secretary of this faith, designed the Ringatu seal (crest). The seal consists of the [[Old Testament|Old]] and [[New Testament]] in the centre, surrounded by the words 'Te Ture A Te Atua Me Te Whakapono O Ihu' meaning 'The Law of [[God]] and the Truth of [[Jesus]]'. There are also two upraised hands (one on either side of the inner design) and an eagle perched atop the centre ring (in . In reference to [[: ''{{Bible verse|Deuteronomy]] |32|11|lang=WEB}} and :11-''{{Bible verse|Deuteronomy|32|12, where the eagle is compared to God).|lang=WEB}}
Ringatu services are generally held at a tribal meeting houses and the church leaders include a poutikanga and a tohunga, an expert in church law. Church members read and memorise scripture, and chants and hymns are also held in memory.
