How high is Parihaka in Whangarei?
241 metres
The view from the summit, 241 metres above sea level, is spectacular.
Is mount Parihaka a volcano?
An ancient volcano, the Parihaka Scenic Reserve was once reputedly the site of the largest pā in New Zealand.
How high is parihaka?
Rising 241 metres above Whangārei, Mount Parihaka is a significant Māori pā site, with spectacular views across the city.
Why is Parihaka important to New Zealand?
In the 1870s and 1880s, Parihaka was the site of New Zealand’s most visible episodes of peaceful protest when two Maori leaders, Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi used passive resistance methods to occupy Maori land that the colonial government had confiscated.
What happened at Parihaka?
5 November 1881 About 1600 troops invaded the western Taranaki settlement of Parihaka, which had come to symbolise peaceful resistance to the confiscation of Māori land. Founded in the mid-1860s, Parihaka was soon attracting dispossessed and disillusioned Māori from around the country.
What mountain is near Parihaka?
Parihaka is a community in the Taranaki region of New Zealand, located between Mount Taranaki and the Tasman Sea.
What were the Māori people doing at Parihaka?
They established monthly meetings at Parihaka on the 18th day to which Māori and Pākehā leaders were invited to attend to discuss the injustices and strategise for the resistance to land grabbing and assimilation.
What did the soldiers do to Parihaka?
Te Whiti and Tohu were arrested and jailed for 16 months, 1,600 Parihaka inhabitants were expelled and dispersed throughout Taranaki without food or shelter and the remaining 600 residents were issued with government passes to control their movement. Soldiers looted and destroyed most of the buildings at Parihaka.
Why is Parihaka significant to New Zealand?
How long is the loop Whangarei?
4.2km
Enjoy the 4.2km Hatea Loop – a fully accessible walkway incorporating the Whangarei Town Basin Marina precinct, Sculpture and Heritage Trails.
What iwi is Parihaka?
Te Kāhui o Taranaki Iwi
Parihaka | Te Kāhui o Taranaki Iwi.