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Bastion Point protest, 1978

Protesters and police at Bastion Point during its occupation in 1978.

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Community contributions

18 comments have been posted about Bastion Point protest, 1978

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James

Posted: 12 Nov 2012

Does anyone have any info on peoples perspective on the bastion point protest. Not just Ngati Whatua or govt. but like maybe other citizens in the area. I don't know?

Greg

Posted: 29 Apr 2011

Where on the internet can I find information about how the media reported on teh Bastion Point events and whether that reporting was biassed? Thanks.

admin

Posted: 30 Jun 2010

Hi Andre - you should be able to find news footage in 'Bastion Point - the Untold Story' (NZOnScreen). Cheers, Jamie

Andre

Posted: 30 Jun 2010

i need news footage of Bastion Point where do i find it i need it urgent

nakita

Posted: 12 Aug 2009

was bastion point taken because of the public works act??

admin

Posted: 19 Jun 2009

Tina Te Ara provides this excellent resource for information on Ngati Whatua See also the link to the Waitangi Tribunal site below.

Tina

Posted: 19 Jun 2009

-who is Ngati Whatua

cindy paki

Posted: 14 Jun 2009

Kia Ora could you please tell me a waiata relating to ngatiwhatua o orakei please. could any one please tell me if so could I obtain a moteatea of the place and the whakapapa of the waka mahuhukiterangi. Thankyou A descendant of Apihai Te Kawau

admin

Posted: 27 May 2009

Kaye - it was in January 1977 and the occupation of Bastion Point lasted 506 days until 25 May 1978.

kaye kaye

Posted: 27 May 2009

what date did the bastion point protest start?

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