Parihaka

A DigitalNZ Story by Donna Robertson

On 5 November 1881, the people of Parihaka peacefully resisted the militia invasion of their Taranaki settlement. http://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/parihaka/

Parihaka, Taranaki, resistance

Image: NZ Armed Constabulary at Parihaka

NZ Armed Constabulary at Parihaka

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Parihaka

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Parihaka

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Image: Parihaka

Parihaka

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Parihaka

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Parihaka Pa

Parihaka Pa

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Image: Parihaka Pa

Parihaka Pa

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Image: Parihaka Pa

Parihaka Pa

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Image: Fort Rolleston, Parihaka

Fort Rolleston, Parihaka

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Image: Hangi at Parihaka

Hangi at Parihaka

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Image: Nelson Camp, Parihaka

Nelson Camp, Parihaka

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Image: Princess Parata, Parihaka 1898

Princess Parata, Parihaka 1898

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Image: Volunteers in Camp, Parihaka

Volunteers in Camp, Parihaka

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Image: Management Committee, Parihaka Pa

Management Committee, Parihaka Pa

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Image: Children from Parihaka with Taare Waitara, Parihaka Pa

Children from Parihaka with Taare Waitara, Parihaka Pa

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Image: Wellington naval volunteers, Parihaka, Taranaki, New Zealand

Wellington naval volunteers, Parihaka, Taranaki, New Zealand

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Image: Part of dining hall, Parihaka

Part of dining hall, Parihaka

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Image: Unidentified Maori group at Parihaka Pa

Unidentified Maori group at Parihaka Pa

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Image: W Te Whiti's house, Parihaka

W Te Whiti's house, Parihaka

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Image: Group of poi dancers, Parihaka, 1890s

Group of poi dancers, Parihaka, 1890s

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Image: Women performing a poi dance, Parihaka

Women performing a poi dance, Parihaka

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Image: Pakeha group with Maori children at Parihaka

Pakeha group with Maori children at Parihaka

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Image: Schaef, A W :Te Whiti's Monument, Parihaka

Schaef, A W :Te Whiti's Monument, Parihaka

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Image: Artist unknown :Parihaka [1881 or later?]

Artist unknown :Parihaka [1881 or later?]

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Image: Group outside a cookhouse in Parihaka

Group outside a cookhouse in Parihaka

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Image: Maori man with tewhatewha at Parihaka

Maori man with tewhatewha at Parihaka

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Image: Meeting at Parihaka Pa, with Te Whetu

Meeting at Parihaka Pa, with Te Whetu

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Image: NZ Armed Constabulary at Parihaka

NZ Armed Constabulary at Parihaka

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Image: Group of visitors at Parihaka

Group of visitors at Parihaka

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Image: Parihaka Pa, South Taranaki Region

Parihaka Pa, South Taranaki Region

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Image: Return of the ploughman prisoners, Parihaka

Return of the ploughman prisoners, Parihaka

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Image: Unidentified Maori group at Parihaka Pa

Unidentified Maori group at Parihaka Pa

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Image: Spectators at Parihaka Pa, Taranaki

Spectators at Parihaka Pa, Taranaki

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Image: Members of the 'Wellington Navals' at Parihaka

Members of the 'Wellington Navals' at Parihaka

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Image: Unidentified Maori group at Parihaka Pa

Unidentified Maori group at Parihaka Pa

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Image: From a photo in November, 1881] — Parihaka

From a photo in November, 1881] — Parihaka

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Image: Taranaki Rifle Volunteers at Parihaka, 1881

Taranaki Rifle Volunteers at Parihaka, 1881

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Image: A FAMOUS MAORI CENTRE: THE TOWNSHIP OF PARIHAKA, TARANAKI

A FAMOUS MAORI CENTRE: THE TOWNSHIP OF PARIHAKA, TARANAKI

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Image: Armed constabulary awaiting orders to advance on Parihaka Pa

Armed constabulary awaiting orders to advance on Parihaka Pa

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Image: Group of Maori during a ceremony at Parihaka

Group of Maori during a ceremony at Parihaka

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Image: Troops from British regiments at Parihaka, 1880-1

Troops from British regiments at Parihaka, 1880-1

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Image: Gathering of People at the Parihaka Pa, Taranaki.

Gathering of People at the Parihaka Pa, Taranaki.

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Image: Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920 : Maori group at Parihaka

Collis, William Andrews, 1853-1920 : Maori group at Parihaka

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Image: Group about to perform a haka at Parihaka

Group about to perform a haka at Parihaka

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Image: Taare Waitara and haka party, Parihaka, 1890s

Taare Waitara and haka party, Parihaka, 1890s

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Image: New Zealand Historic Buildings: Te Whiti's Grave, Parihaka

New Zealand Historic Buildings: Te Whiti's Grave, Parihaka

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Image: Entrance to the tomb of Te Whiti-o-Rongomai at Parihaka, Taranaki

Entrance to the tomb of Te Whiti-o-Rongomai at Parihaka, Taranaki

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Image: Te Whiti's monument, Parihaka, Taranaki - Photograph taken by David Duncan

Te Whiti's monument, Parihaka, Taranaki - Photograph taken by David Duncan

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Image: Te Whiti's monument, Parihaka, Taranaki - Photograph taken by David Duncan

Te Whiti's monument, Parihaka, Taranaki - Photograph taken by David Duncan

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Image: DEATH OF A FAMOUS MAORI PROPHET: THE BURIAL OF TE WHITI AT PARIHAKA, TARANAKI, NOVEMBER 22. 1907

DEATH OF A FAMOUS MAORI PROPHET: THE BURIAL OF TE WHITI AT PARIHAKA, TARANAKI, NOVEMBER 22. 1907

Auckland Libraries

Image: Burton Brothers (Dunedin), 1868-1898 : European style meeting house Miti Mai Te Arero, also known as Te Whiti's House, at Parihaka

Burton Brothers (Dunedin), 1868-1898 : European style meeting house Miti Mai Te Arero, also known as Te Whiti's House, at Parihaka

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Image: Sketch of Te Whiti-o-Rongomai

Sketch of Te Whiti-o-Rongomai

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Unidentifed Maori group at Parihaka Pa

Unidentifed Maori group at Parihaka Pa

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Image: Pharazyn, Edward, 1835-1890 :For diver's reasons. No. 11. Support from sugar, blankets, flour all gone; They've not been left a leg to stand upon. The Wellington Advertiser supplement, 19 November 1881.

Pharazyn, Edward, 1835-1890 :For diver's reasons. No. 11. Support from sugar, blankets, flour all gone; They've not been left a leg to stand upon. ...

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