Parihaka

Parihaka is a historic Māori community in New Zealand celebrated for peaceful resistance against land confiscation in the late 19th century. Led by leaders Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi, residents used nonviolent methods, such as marches and ceremonies, to oppose government actions that displaced Māori from their land. Despite facing military assault and arrests, their commitment to peaceful protest made Parihaka a symbol of Māori resilience and anti-colonial resistance. Today, it is preserved as a cultural site and symbolizes Māori efforts toward sovereignty and peaceful advocacy.