HIKOI LAND MARCH Flashcards
When was the hikoi land march?
14 September to 13 October 1975
Who led the march and name of the group
Dame Whina Cooper, Te Ropu Matakite
Where did they march to and from
March the length of the north island, starting from northland arriving at parliament in Wellington
5 main ways it showcases mana
Collective assertion, leadership of whina cooper, impact on New Zealand society, legislative change, legacy
Explain whina coopers mana
She didn’t have much due to her being a woman, however her leadership and resilience added to her mana
Who is whina coopers father
Heremia Te Wake, notable tribal leader passing mana to whina cooper
Loss of turangawaewae
The main objective of the hikoi was to protest against the continuing loss of Maori land, before European and British settlement, Maori owned all land, jowever after, Maori experienced over64 acers of land loss
Explain the importance of turangawaewae
Land is often referred to as a placenta in Maori culture, expressing the importance and spiritual significance of land. Land is seen as the connection between the real and spiritual world showcasing how important Maori turangawaewae is to Maori.
How did the march affect Maori turangawaewae
It highlighted how the ongoing alienation of Maori turangawaewae was not just a loss of territory but a threat to Maori sense of belonging, cultural heritage and cohesion .
Why was the hikoi such an important part of protecting turangawaewae
It enabled Maori who had their land alienated or lost to stand up for their land and fight for their standing palce
Collective turangawaewae
The involvement and participation between different iwis and hapus shows the collective commitment and belonging to their land
Why is the hikoi so important in relation to turangawaewae
The central reason was to protest the loss of Maori land, whenua is not just a physical space, but a source of identity, cultural heritage and spiritual significance
