Parihaka, 19. Nov. 2005

Parihaka is a small community in Taranaki region, New Zealand, nestling half way between Mount Taranaki and the Tasman Sea. Image File history File linksMetadata Parihaka. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Parihaka. ... View of Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont from Stratford, facing west. ... Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont [1] is a dormant stratovolcano located in the Taranaki region on the west coast of New Zealands North Island. ... fuck you Map of the Tasman Sea Satellite photo of the Tasman Sea The Tasman Sea is the large body of water between Australia and New Zealand, some 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. ...

It has less than 100 inhabitants today, but in the 1870s was reputed to be the largest Māori village in New Zealand when it was the centre of an important civil rights incident in the country's history. Languages Māori, English Religions Māori religion, Christianity Related ethnic groups other Polynesian peoples, Austronesian peoples The word Māori refers to the indigenous Polynesian peoples of New Zealand, and to their language. ...

History

Te Whiti o Rongomai

It was there that the Māori Prophets, Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu became involved in passive resistance to the confiscation of Māori land by the New Zealand Government. Open warfare had proved unavailing so Te Whiti developed a doctrine of passive resistance such as the removal of survey pegs and the ploughing up of access roads. This put the government in a quandary. It could not use the justice system to stop the Māori obstruction because seizure of the land had itself been illegal. Languages Māori, English Religions Māori religion, Christianity Related ethnic groups other Polynesian peoples, Austronesian peoples The word Māori refers to the indigenous Polynesian peoples of New Zealand, and to their language. ... Te Whiti o Rongomai III (c. ... Tohu Kakahi (c. ... The New Zealand Parliament is the legislative body of the New Zealand government. ... M is the thirteenth letter of the Latin alphabet. ...

Invasion

On November 5, 1881 peaceful Parihaka was invaded by 1600 armed constabulary. Some 2000 men, women and children were expelled from the settlement to jails nationwide, crops were burned and homes destroyed. Te Whiti and many of his supporters were arrested and held without trial for long periods, some up to 18 years. Many were driven off their lands and out of the area, never to return. Premier John Hall's attempts to defend the governments actions provoked a constitutional crisis - the Governor of New Zealand was out of the country when Cabinet approved the invasion. Instead the Chief Justice James Prendergast (Well known for his views on Maori from his decision in the case Wi Parata v Bishop of Wellington), acting as the Administrator of the Government allowed the invasion to proceed. In all, the government illegally confiscated or alienated 7,770 km² (1.92 million acres) of Māori land in Taranaki, and some reparations were made to the tribes in the mid-20th century. November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 56 days remaining. ... Year 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Prime Minister of New Zealand is New Zealands head of government and is the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the Parliament of New Zealand. ... Sir John Hall (c. ... The Governor-General of New Zealand is the representative of the Sovereign in right of New Zealand (currently, Queen Elizabeth II). ... The Chief Justice of New Zealand is the senior judge of the High Court of New Zealand, and presides over the Supreme Court of New Zealand. ... Sir James Prendergast (10 December 1826 - 27 February 1921) was the third Chief Justice of New Zealand. ... An Administrator (Administrator of the Government, Officer Administering the Government) in some countries in the Commonwealth is a person who fulfils a role similar to that of a Governor or a Governor-General. ...

Redress

Several Taranaki tribes were affected by the Parihaka incident. Between 2001 and 2006, the New Zealand government provided redress and a formal apology to four of those tribes, Ngati Ruanui, Ngati Tama, Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi and Ngati Mutunga, for a range of historical issues including Parihaka. Tens of millions of New Zealand dollars were provided as redress to the tribes in recognition of their losses at Parihaka and the confiscations. Most of the confiscated land is now privately owned, and worth considerably more.

Although there were more violent incidents during the New Zealand land wars, the memory of Parihaka is still invoked as a symbol of colonial aggression against the Māori People, having a similar resonance in New Zealand to the Wounded Knee Massacre in the United States. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Combatants Sioux United States Commanders Big Foot† James W. Forsyth Strength 120 men 230 women and children 500 men Casualties 153 killed 50 wounded 150 missing 25 killed 39 wounded The Wounded Knee Massacre was the last major armed conflict between the Dakota Sioux and the United States, subsequently described...

In 1989 musicians Tim Finn and Herbs released the song Parihaka about the incident. Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Brian Timothy Tim Finn OBE (born June 25, 1952) is a singer and songwriter and one of New Zealands foremost musicians. ... The Herbs were a New Zealand reggae vocal group from 1979 until 1995. ...

Parihaka International Peace Festival

An inaugural International Peace Festival was held in 2006 on farmland adjacent to the Parihaka Marae. Featuring music, art, markets, and speakers, it was successful enough for an annual event to be planned. January 2007 saw 7000 visitors with Dave Dobbyn headlining the main stage. There were two smaller stages and a speakers forum that were all well attended. Wood and Rock carvers worked on their pieces throughout the 3 day festival. A gallery of photographs by Paul Moss are available here.

External links

• Parihaka dot com official site
• Parihaka International peace Festival Gallery
• Legacy of Parihaka
• New Zealand in History: Parihaka
• Summary of the Ngati Mutunga Treaty settlement (pdf, 4 pages)
• Parihaka and the Gift of Non Violent Resistance
• Waitangi Tribunal Report into Taranaki Claims

Coordinates: 39°18′S, 173°50′E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...