Protest : Shaping Aotearoa

People have been protesting in New Zealand for hundreds of years. So, what were their issues? Did their protest make the change they wanted? Is protesting worth it? Can change be made through protest?

The book will include a brief outline explaining how each event came about, what the issues were, and whether the protest resulted in any changes. Further online resources with extension material and teachers resources for further investigation will be developed.

Who was Hone Heke?

What was Parahaka?

When did unionising become a terrorist act?

Aimed at intermediate plus students, this collection will encourage students to feel that they can make a difference, that protesting or speaking up can bring change.