Remembering Te Pāhuatanga o Parihaka

Remember, remember, Te Pāhuatanga o Parihaka; the passive resistance of Te Whiti and Tohu. There are now a growing number of books and resources celebrating their lives and deep commitment to the idea of passive resistance. Have a browse and a read of the titles below, learn more and begin to understand this history.

Updated June 16, 2024
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Online resources you can access with your Wellington City Libraries' card, including eBooks from Bridget Williams Books' Treaty Collection, and Bridget Williams Books' New Zealand History Collection, plus many free sites that are excellent Aotearoa New Zealand history resources.

There are now so many online resources linking the stories of Parihaka, Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi – laying out their foundation kaupapa of peaceful resistance. Learn more about Parihaka with some of these resources from Te Ara, NZHistory, NZ On Screen, and a number of other heritage websites.


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