The Kingitanga, or Maori King movement, is an important and enduring expression of Maori unity. While, today, it holds an established place in New Zealand society, this has not always been the case.
Most of the prominent chiefs approached in the mid-1850s to become the Maori King declined the offer. Iwikau Te Heuheu Tukino III of Ngati Tuwharetoa refused nomination for the position on two occasions, and instead, he suggested Potatau Te Wherowhero of Ngati Mahuta (Waikato), who became the first Maori King, in 1858.
This practice essay explores the factors that led to the decision to appoint a Maori King, in 1858, and the consequences of this decision for Maori and Pakeha.
You are working as an assistant to the governor, Sir George Grey, in early 1862. You must write background notes for a paper that Grey is preparing for the Colonial Office, assessing the threat of the Maori King to British authority and the settler population.
A series of questions that explore the Kingitanga in the wake of the withdrawal to Ngati Maniapoto territory in the aftermath of Orakau and the increased activity of the Native Land Court.
A number of Maori and Pakeha played a significant role in the creation of and reaction to the Maori King movement. Write pen portraits about each of these people, their attitudes and their actions and gain a better understanding of events of this period.
War had a great impact on New Zealand in the 19th century. Firearms revolutionised warfare around the Pacific, and their acquisition became a feature of early contact between Maori and Pakeha.
Using the features available in NZHistory.net.nz, material provided by your teacher or anything that you have been able to find for yourself write the following practice essay for achievement standard 3.
The Colonial Office was responsible for determining British policy regarding its colonial possessions and the running of the British Empire. The Secretary of State for War and the Colonies, or Colonial Secretary, was in charge of managing the British colonies. As an official, you must prepare notes about intervention in New Zealand for the Colonial Secretary.
James Belich argues that many of the high-profile events of this early contact period were 'exaggerated and misinterpreted'. Imagine that you are James Busby, alarmed at the lack of support you are receiving from the Governor of New South Wales, writing to the Colonial Office in London about what you believe needs to happen in New Zealand.
Paragraph writingis an important skill to develop in history. Achievement standards in the external exams will require you to write essays. This topic outlines the features of a good paragraph.
Using the features available in NZHistory.net.nz, material provided by your teacher and anything that you have been able to find for yourself, write the following practice essay for achievement standard 3.
Henry Williams believed that too much time and energy had been devoted to teaching 'useful arts and agriculture' as a prelude to conversion. He wanted the mission to spend more time on spiritual teaching.
