Maori King movement origins
The late Maori Queen, Te Atairangikaahu, belonged to a dynasty dating back to 1858. The King Country is a reminder of this important and enduring movement. more...
Maori King movement - 1860-94
Discover why the King movement so threatened the British Crown. King Tawhiao's reign from 1860 was dominated by the Waikato War and its painful aftermath. more...
Pai Marire
This was independent Maori Christianity based on pai marire (goodness and peace). The Hauhau faith grew out of the 19th-century conflict over land in Taranaki. more...
