Lesson 4 · Whenua and the 1975 Māori Land March
| Item / fact | Confirmed? | Source used |
|---|---|---|
| Started at Te Hāpua, 14 Sep 1975 | ✓ | NZHistory |
| Whina Cooper led the march | ✓ | NZHistory + National Library |
| Arrived at Parliament 13 Oct 1975 | ✓ | NZHistory |
| Distance walked | ✓ | ~1,000 km |
| A pouwhenua was carried instead of banners | ||
| Crowd size at Parliament | DISPUTED | See below |
| Source | Crowd estimate |
|---|---|
| NZHistory (Manatū Taonga) | About 5,000 |
| National Library | An estimated 40,000 |
Write your sentence about the crowd so that it is honest about the disagreement. Do not pick the number you like.
Use the four questions from Lesson 1 on the Land March:
| Question | Your answer |
|---|---|
| Who has the right? | |
| Who recognises it? | |
| Who can deny it? | |
| What gives that right authority? |
Exit: Claim, Limit, Question — write one sentence about the crowd at Parliament on 13 October 1975, then the question you would investigate.
Te Kete Ako · Y10 Rights, Resistance & Māori Resurgence · Lesson 4