Parihaka Resources
The following resources relate to the Parihaka exhibition.
TARANAKI STORIES
The Plunder of Parihaka
On 5 November 1881, armed troops assembled outside the peaceful Maori village of Parihaka. Read the moving story of how Te Whiti and Tohu inspired their people to choose passive resistance in the face of guns.
I'll Sing For You A Song Of Parihaka - Tim Finn
Find out why Kiwi musician Tim Finn chose to sing for you a Song of Parihaka.
Tim Finn's Parihaka Lyrics
"My friend, My friend, I hate to see you suffer ..." Read Tim Finn's haunting lyrics from his song, Parihaka.
Jackie's Song finds place in Taranaki
A song by musician Don McGlashan is set in Taranaki's past. Find out the background to the haunting, Jackie's Song.
Dick Scott outlines own Parihaka journey
Dick Scott's Parihaka journey has been both rocky and rewarding. Find out how he learnt about this place of peace and why he had two bites of the story.
Parihaka Reports Go Too Far
Ask That Mountain author Dick Scott believes the story of Parihaka is being blown out of proportion.
TREASURELINK
TreasureLink is a free online resource for teachers published every Wednesday.
TreasureLink features a new Taranaki story every week and provides links through a selection of learning activities to Puke Ariki's treasure trove of resources.
Check out the two Parihaka related TreasureLinks:
WEBSITES
The Legacy of Parihaka
New Zealand Historic Places Trust magazine article
UNESCO Peacebuilder Award Honours Parihaka Legacy
UNESCO Press Release 25 August 2000
Parihaka: the Art of Passive Resistance
An overview of the exhibition held at City Gallery, Wellington
Parihaka: A Very Real Symbol
Article for Art New Zealand magazine
Parihaka Wananga 17th - 19th May 2002
News article from Maori Arts New Zealand
The Taranaki Report - Kaupapa Tuatahi
Summary of the Waitangi Tribunal Report on Parihaka (PDF format 236kb)
Te Whiti and Tohu
Poem by Elizabeth Smither
For a complete guide to Parihaka resources in Puke Ariki - see the Parihaka Pathfinder.