Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 31, 2017 17:41:11 GMT 12
TAURANGA COMMEMORATES 150 YR SINCE ATTACK ON MĀORI VILLAGES
In 1867, the Tauranga Bush Campaign’s purpose was to drive out ‘rebellious Māori’ who continued to resist the surveying and confiscation of their lands. It’s approach was to send troops to attack villagers, burn their houses and extensive cultivations, as part of a ‘scorched earth’ policy. The campaign has been renamed ‘Te Weranga’ (the burning) by Tauranga Māori, in recognition of the devastation to home and livelihood suffered by their ancestors. ....
community.scoop.co.nz/2017/03/tauranga-commemorates-150-yr-since-attack-on-maori-villages/
In 1867, the Tauranga Bush Campaign’s purpose was to drive out ‘rebellious Māori’ who continued to resist the surveying and confiscation of their lands. It’s approach was to send troops to attack villagers, burn their houses and extensive cultivations, as part of a ‘scorched earth’ policy. The campaign has been renamed ‘Te Weranga’ (the burning) by Tauranga Māori, in recognition of the devastation to home and livelihood suffered by their ancestors. ....
community.scoop.co.nz/2017/03/tauranga-commemorates-150-yr-since-attack-on-maori-villages/