Waikato Wars
When did the Waikato War begin?
1863
Which country did the Springboks come from?
South Africia
Who was the Civil Rights leader involved?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which Pacific groups were targeted?
Samoan, Tongan, Niuean
What were the women protesting against?
Nuclear weapons at the base
Who was the Māori King at the time of the Waikato Wars?
King Tāwhiao
What system were they protesting against?
Apartheid
What was the goal of the Birmingham protests?
End segregation in public places
Why did the government start the raids?
Claimed Pacific people overstayed visas
Where did the protest take place?
Greenham Common Air Base, England
Which battle saw over 180 Māori captured?
Rangiriri
Which city’s rugby game was cancelled after a pitch invasion?
Hamilton
What was the Children’s March?
Students protested for equal rights
When did the raids usually happen?
Late at night / early morning
What was unique about the protesters?
All woman peace camp
What law let the Crown confiscate Māori land after the war?
New Zealand Settlements Act 1863
What was the name of the riot police unit used in the protests?
Red Squad
What did the police use against protesters?
Dogs and fire hoses
Who were the Polynesian Panthers?
Group that fought racism & helped communities
What symbol did they use to show peace?
Peace signs & Ribbons on fences
What does ‘raupatu’ mean?
Land confiscation after the war
How did the tour change New Zealand’s identity?
A country that stood up for human rights / racism
Why was the campaign significant?
Led to Civil Rights Act 1964
What happened in 2021 related to the raids?
Government issued a formal apology
How did this inspire others globally?
Showed non-violent protest & women’s activism