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Occupation of Bastion Point begins

1977 Occupation of Bastion Point begins

Joe Hawke leads an occupation of Takaparawha (Bastion Point reserve), Auckland, to protest against the Crown's decision to sell land that Ngati Whatua maintained had been wrongly taken from them. more...

Internal links

The Treaty debated - the Treaty in practiceTreaty events since 1950 - Treaty timelineReclaiming Bastion Point - roadside stories

External links

  • Orakei (Waitangi Tribunal)
  • TV film of Bastion Point eviction (Te Ara)
  • Ngati Whatua (Te Ara)
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