Dame Whina Cooper and the NZ Land March 1975

Adriana van Altvorst 6/12/205:35 PM

Peaceful protests can work to bring people together and to raise awareness of concerns.

On 13 September 1975, approximately 5000 people marched from Te Hāpua in the North Island down to Wellington.

The hīkoi (march) was led by Ngāpuhi leader, Dame Whina Cooper to protest against the loss of Māori land.

The hīkoi was one of the first significant protest led by Māori it inspired the rebirth of Māori culture and paved the way for future protests by Māori for Māori.

It raised public awareness of Māori concerns.

The iconic picture shown above shows Dame Whina Cooper (aged 79) with her grand-daughter, Irenee, starting the hīkoi from Te Hāpua in the North Island down to Wellington.

The hīkoi walked across the Auckland Harbour Bridge (pictured above)

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