The letterpress identifies and dates each of the major buildings. Auckland point, or matangi awhio was a pa, kainga or seasonal camping site from at least the fifteenth century. The occupation became a major landmark in the history of maori protest and helped to open pakeha eyes to the countrys history of injustice. The government announced that it had agreed to the waitangi tribunals recommendation that takaparawha bastion point on the southern shore of aucklands. Bastion point 507 days on takaparawha, auckland, 197778. Bastion point takaparawhau in maori is a coastal piece of land in orakei, auckland, new zealand, overlooking the waitemata harbour. Get the most of your visit to bastion point by staying in a hotel nearby.
Book your bastion point hotel with our easy booking widget. The maori name for the headland was te naupata the pa near the tip was called te waiarohia o ngaitai. Musick point is the headland of the peninsula that forms the eastern shore of the tamaki river in bucklands beach, a suburb of auckland, new zealand. See the sky tower and auckland harbour bridge, explore neighborhoods such as ponsonby and devonport, and take in the views from one tree hill, then spot gannets at muriwai beach and enjoy wine tasting along the kumeu wine trail. Musick point radio group is doing a fantastic job of preserving a vital part of new zealands radio communications history.
Jun 07, 2017 adult literature in new zealand gets most of the press, but kids books is a fresh and exciting field, writes sarah forster, cocreator of the brilliant website the sapling. As ahikaa keepers of the home fire of auckland, we provide a firsthand experience of the rich history of ngati whatua orakei local tribe, how we practise our cultural traditions and village life in modern day society. Mission bay is a great little seaside village that always seems to have a buzz with its cafes, restaurants, harbour promenade. Long exp used to get light trails of traffic on the coast road. Today in new zealand history, neill atkinson, david green, gareth phipps and steve watters exisle 2016. The name given by the early maori for the area, tamaki, meaning battle, would seem to confirm this. Neighborhood in auckland, auckland foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Sir george grey, superintendent of auckland, governor and premier. Bastion point 507 days on takaparawha, auckland, 197778 book. Read the wikipedia summary of the history and occupation of bastion point. Five hundred and six days later, police and army arrived en masse to remove them. Were up here with no electricity or running water, while just across from us and down the road is the real world. The human history of the auckland tamaki makaurau metropolitan area stretches from early maori settlers in the 14th century to the first european explorers in the late 18th century, over a short stretch as the official capital of europeansettled new zealand in the middle of the 19th century to its current position as the fastestgrowing and commercially dominating metropolis of the country. In 1840, ngati whatua of orakei were major landowners in the auckland area.
Bastion point offers magnificent views out over the hauraki gulf and waitemata harbour, as well as back to central auckland. History of point chevalier school pt chevalier school. A maori land protester is planning mass rallies against fletcher residential at mangere, likening it to bastion point for its importance to those opposing a justallowed 480residence housing. The mouth of the waitemata is to the immediate north of orakei, lying between bastion point, in orakei, and north head, in devonport on the north shore. Bastion point mission bay 2020 all you need to know. This screening is part of te manawas topp twins series of public programmes to accompany the topp twins exhibition.
Despite this, auckland point school is still renowned for providing an exceptional atmosphere for learning, which caters for the needs of every individual student. Local landmarks allow you to take in the local culture on your next holiday. This documentary examines the rich and tragic history of bastion point takaparawhau including how questionable methods were used to gradually. He named it musick memorial radio station in honour of captain musick and his crew. The journal of pacific history from 1998 includes the pacific history bibliography. If havent read anything about this time in nzs history so it was a really good insight into. Point england is under the local governance of the auckland council. The occupation of bastion point was to become the longest running land protest in new zealand history. Bastion point, 40 years on nz herald new zealand herald. Early modern china and japan semester 1 history 239. Henry thompson, representative of the governmentappointed trustees of native reserves, recognised the importance of the site to m a ori when he selected five oneacre sections at matangi awhio sections 6266 as his first five choices of 100 tenths reserves in nelson town in april.
This is the official facebook for history, school of humanities, university of auckland. Anaru grant from ngati rangiwewehi performs at the 2002 aotearoa traditional maori performing arts society kapa haka festival. The protest ended when the government sent in police to clear the. Pacific history the university of auckland libraries and. There is a huge expanse of land of recent historical importance. As the name suggests, its position overlooking the harbour makes it an ideal defence point for the city. The tribe mounted a 506day occupation of the site in 197778. A significant donation by the industrialist and philanthropist dr maurice paykel, augmented by generous support from the local ophthalmic community, the university of auckland, auckland healthcare ltd and other donors allowed the establishment of the first foundation chair of ophthalmology in new zealand in 1998. Bookshop, 105 ponsonby road, ponsonby, auckland, new zealand. We got off at bastion point on the hop on hop off bus, wonderful views of the city and mission bay.
Ngati whatua came to national prominence in the 1970s in a dispute over vacant land at bastion point, a little way east of the auckland city centre, adjoining the suburb of. A commemoration of the events at bastion point twenty years ago. Its entrance is between north head and bastion point in the south. New zealand cultural history semester 2 history 259. Maori guided walking tour at bastion point, auckland. Ngati whatua were protesting against the loss of land in the orakei block, which had once been declared absolutely inalienable. In some cases, records have yet to be confirmed by museum staff, and there could be mistakes or omissions in the information provided. Causes of the bastion point protest for a number of years ngati whatua had been dealing with the issues associated with the previous sale of their land, these sales extended back to the mid 1800s. The untold story recalls the struggle for land rights in 20thcentury new zealand. Maori affairs native land court 19201943, including. A little over 100 years later they were virtually landless. In colonial times it had become known as east head or east tamaki head, but since 1942 it has been called musick point. Department of history, the university of auckland home.
But fires have also marked turning points for the auckland hapu which, with the city and the nation, tomorrow remembers the end of the divisive yet ultimately successful occupation of takaparawhau bastion point at orakei 40 years ago, on may 25, 1978. Video shows first images of aucklands statue of liberty. The area has significance in new zealand history for its role in 1970s maori protests against forced land alienation by non maori new zealanders. It is the most satisfying monograph on new zealand history i have read over the last five years or so. This is a mail service only please send sae and donation to. The orakei action group, led by joe hawke, had begun occupation of bastion point in january 1977. Earlier years are not complete, but later ones are. Imagine you are a young girl who has just been given a horse that she adores then her dad and mum decide to go and live in a tent on a piece of land jutting out into waitemata harbour auckland called takaparawha or bastion point. A panorama of the university of auckland on its princes street site in 1982.
Bastion point takaparawhau a decade of days auckland. Bastion point auckland, new zealand park, landmark. This documentary examines the rich and tragic history of bastion point takaparawhau including how questionable methods were used to gradually take land. B company 28 maori battalion 19391945, wira gardiner bateman books 2017. Some of our leaders are well known in new zealand history and include. Ports of auckland history timeline business history project. Only cataclysmic events such as the 1918 influenza pandemic and the second world war during which the showgrounds was commandeered as a military. A history of the auckland kindergarten association, 1908 2016 pdf, 3. You can walk down the path to mission beach, about a 15 minute walk, steep downgrade but difficult walk back. The first of our places to visit in auckland is bastion point named takaparawhau in maori. The government announced that it had agreed to the waitangi tribunals recommendation that takaparawha bastion point on the southern shore of auckland s waitemata harbour be returned to local iwi ngati whatua. North shore the new zealand society of genealogists inc. Nzai books 19901999 the new zealand asia institute has built up a list of publications that both reflect and reflect upon new zealands engagement with asia.
The area is significant in new zealand history as the site of protests by maori against forced land alienation by pakeha european settlers in the late 1970s. Kohimarama or takaparawha is a coastal piece of land in orakei, auckland, new zealand, overlooking the waitemata harbour. If you only have one day to discover auckland, this tour squeezes in as many mustsee sights as possible. Bastion point is most clearly remembered in new zealand history for its role in 1970s maori protests against forced land alienation by non maori new zealanders. Classroom conversations, anzac day and remembrance, links and resources, ncea history, junior social studies and history hands on history history guides, links and resources. Tony has 373 books on goodreads, and is currently reading grudge bearer by gav thorpe, looking for the toffees. Bob duke has 341 books on goodreads, and is currently reading viruses, plagues, and history. It was hosted by ngati whatua o orakei at bastion point. All publications produced by the new zealand asia institute are available for purchase for details visit our main books page. Ngati whatua occupation of bastion point collections. Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the bastion point occupation. Places to visit in auckland bastion point toru tours. According to the 2001 census, point england has a population of 4200.
Maori people are first thought to have settled in the auckland region approximately 650 years ago. First auckland a and p show nzhistory, new zealand history. The student association ausa had been working with the university to come to an agreement and are stoked with the outcome. The people of ngati whatua orakei are a hapu subtribe, of the ngati whatua iwi tribe based in tamaki makaurau auckland. Return to bastion point generator room and tunnels auckland by mark wallbank 21042018 12032019 went back into the bastion point generator tunnels this morning. The sea level recedes to 1055 m below the present level resulting in a continuous land mass from stewart island in the south to the tip of the north island. Auckland through the decades 1970s and 80s part 3 auckland 175th anniversary, 2015 duration. Lawrence makoare was born on march 20, 1968 in bastion point, auckland, new zealand. A desperate struggle and a dream fulfilled etangata. This historic reserve provides great views across the waitemata harbour, rangitoto and the auckland city skyline.
Tania kelly roxborogh the fictional diary of erica tito, auckland, 197778, covering the events of the occupation at bastion point takaparawhapublisher information. Auckland would seem to have been a highly sought after area due to its rich and fertile land. This is a good place to visit on a sunny day when the wind is quiet. Bastion point the untold story television nz on screen. There is also a bastion point near mallacoota, victoria, australia. E maori in the first world war, monty soutar bateman books ake ake kia kaha e. Police and army personal removed 222 people from bastion point, auckland, ending an occupation that had begun in january 1977. The development of the auckland war memorial museum online collection is an ongoing process.
North shore branch research officer d cook p o box 89045 torbay north shore city 0742. Book your tickets online for bastion point, mission bay. On thursday, the university of auckland announced students will have their grades scaled up because of the disruptions of coronavirus. Bastion point, 507 days on takaparawha by tania roxborogh. Kapa haka festival auckland places te ara encyclopedia. From this point, putting on shows became the main focus of the agricultural and pastoral associations. Ngati whatua occupation of bastion point photo by robin morrison, courtesy of the auckland war memorial museum tamaki paenga hira andrew robb has led an unusual life for a pakeha, including, for instance, working as a reo maori journalist on radio and television. Some artefacts of family interest were returned to members of the acheson family, and the remainder of the material was arranged into the following series. Auckland point wharves is situated northeast of gladstone central. Subject bakery employees new zealand auckland history.
Jun, 2012 department of history, the university of auckland, auckland, new zealand. Return to bastion point generator room and tunnels auckland. The loop walk in auckland from mission bay to okahu bay takes in the views of auckland harbour from the m j savage memorial park the auckland explorer bus stops here and the bastion point marae the bright sunshine and blue skies today, enhanced the scenes. Hikoi over auckland harbour to bastion point home facebook.
Author of bastion point 507 days on takaparawha, auckland, 197778, third degree, and fat like me. Another popular option is to walk from bastion point or mission bay back around the waterfront and rejoin the bus at kelly tarltons sea life aquarium stop 3, just past the entrance this is an easy, flat walk and is very pleasant on a fine day. In 1840, pt chevalier was a vast expanse of white manuka and scrub with a few tracks linking the maori settlements. Bastion point the untold story in 1977 protesters occupied bastion point, after the announcement of a housing development on land once belonging to ngati whatua. A history of the auckland kindergarten association pdf, 8.
Auckland point school was once one of the largest schools in nelson, opening in 1927 with a roll call of four hundred children. The bastion point protest is often remembered for the scenes of confrontation which were associated with the occupation, bastion point is a perfect example of modern activism in new zealand. Mission bay to okahu bay loop short walks in auckland. The return of the king 2003 and the lord of the rings. History of the auckland kindergarten association aka. Its one of the best places in auckland to take photos of the skyline and harbour. Featuring extensive interviews with protest leader joe hawke, and footage from seminal documentary bastion point day 507, bastion point. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Bastion point is a coastal piece of land in orakei that overlooks auckland s waitemata harbour and features a fishing pier that juts out into the harbour, a maori village and memorial for one of. Ngati whatuas land at orakei was the focus of one of the most famous protests in new zealand history the occupation of bastion point, also known as takaparawhau. In 2003 the ngati whatuaoorakei people sought compensation for the unfair alienation of its tamaki lands. Scope and contents this extensive collection was deposited in the university of auckland library in october 1990 by the trustees of judge achesons estate.
Like many other land protests in recent times the people involved decided that the politics was not working, and decided that direct action was what was. Theoldest buildingonthe site nowoccupied by the university is old government house, built in 1856 for the governor ofnew zealand at the time when auckland was capital of the colony. Bastion point nzhistory, new zealand history online. Many of the ngati whatua iwi quickly returned to auckland, and set up camp on takaparawha, in what turned out to be a very long protest. In 1942 musick point was named after ed musick, a famous aviator,who visited nz in 1937, although the headland is also known as te waiarohia, after an ancient maori stronghold. There are great views and if you do your research you will learn of its political importance. Tussock grassland and scrub extends south of present day auckland down into the south island. Point england is well known for its extensive 25 hectare bird sanctuary, tahuna torea gathering place of the oyster catcher, located on the large triangular sandspit which protrudes 1. Photo by gil hanly, courtesy of the auckland war memorial museum. Tania roxborogh author of bastion point 507 days on. Gun emplacements and lookout bastion point, auckland by mark wallbank 09042017 15042017 this military outpost was built by the new zealand government in 1885 because of its strategic position overlooking the waitemata harbour.
It was on ancestral land that ngati whatua hoped to get back. Ngati whatua occupation of bastion point photo by robin morrison, courtesy. Celebrating the community, past and present, which makes up this piece of auckland known as point. The richness of the descriptions of daily life at the camp as well as at school and the family home up north attests to. See more ideas about nz history, auckland, history. If you are interested in reading more about the history of the aka, you may like to read the following books. In 1976 the government proposed selling part of the bastion point reserve for luxury housing. Meet your kaiarahi guide at the michael joseph savage memorial at bastion point, overlooking the spectacular waitemata harbour. A different view of auckland city skyline at dusk from bastion point. Gun emplacements and lookout bastion point, auckland.
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