Course: The History of Protest in Aotearoa New Zealand

World War periods The union movement began to be revitalised after WWI, though there were divides between more radical and moderate members. Through the great depression of the early 1930s, …

Although the Second World War saw important protest from various religious, ethical and political objectors in Aotearoa New Zealand, the first instance of forced conscription into military service was during …

As is increasingly common worldwide, modern Aotearoa New Zealand has grappled with some of its colonial monuments, including statues erected to honour Colonial leaders who fought in the New Zealand …

In this step we will look a little closer at what was going on in the Pacific to drive Aotearoa New Zealand’s protest, and the events leading up to the …

‘Atata Island, Tonga. Haanofonua, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Atmospheric carbon levels are now over 420ppm and rising – higher than it’s been in 3 million years, when the …

History curator Stephanie Gibson has a particular interest in how tiny things can have big impacts – especially in protest movements. She talks through some of these objects which feature …

The queer protest movement in Aotearoa New Zealand has, unsurprisingly, been led by a diverse and colourful cast of characters. There are innumerable people who have been part of Aotearoa …

After the concentrated suppression of te reo Māori through the early 19th century, societal shifts and new legislation saw the increased urbanisation of Māori. This movement from rural Māori living …

Historian Will Hansen explores the origins of Pride in Aotearoa New Zealand, and documents tensions between celebration and protest, and at times, the necessity for both. From hard-won political campaigns …