Commemorating He Rā Maumahara (New Zealand Wars) with Kōtare
Sat 28 Sep - Thu 31 Oct
Te Awamutu Museum Education & Research Centre
55 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu 3800
Te Awamutu
Open to all ages, children under 14 years old must be supervised by an adult
Free
Commemorating He Rā Maumahara (New Zealand Wars)
Get ready for October's new Tui & Tama's FREE activities with Kōtare (kingfisher), where we'll be learning about and commemorating He Rā Maumahara (New Zealand Wars) on October 28.
Activities available 28 Sept - 30 Oct
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult
Here's some recent history that highlights the importance of the day:
- The 150th anniversary of Ō-Rākau in 2014 brought about the national day of commemoration.
- Ōtorohanga College students championed a petition to Parliament with over 12,000 signatures.
- The date for future commemorations was set for October 28.
- This was the date that He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tirene/ 1835 Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand was signed.