The Bastion Point occupation is one of the most famous actions in New Zealand history, Although it was happened 30 years ago, the even is most clearly remembered in New Zealand history.
Bastion Point located in central east by the harbour, close to Auckland city centre. The most
expensive houses in New Zealand are just around Bastion Point.
Bastion means strong hold.It was Maori people’s land since 1840. In 1977, the government announced the land at Bastion Point was to be developed for high-income housing, and parks. The Maori people were angry that they occuppied the land for 506 days. They set up tents, shelters and planting their own vegetable even built meeting house. They refused to move to protest and against the government . Finally in 1978,seven hundred police and army evicted the protests, there were 218 people arrested but nobody died.The police and army also destroy the temporary buildings including vegetable gardens. In the end, Government compulsory took the land from Maori people.
In 1980s, New Zealand government formally apolgised and returned the land to Ngati whatua.
Do you ever get bored on Sunday afternoon? of course you do, I’d like recommend some really interesting places to visit and wonderful things you can do in Auckland.
I’d definitely recommend Rangitoto island and Dovonport village you can go. Rangitoto island is the largest and youngest of fifty volcanoes in Auckland and Dovonport is historical village. you can take a ferry from Auckland city harbour to Rangitoto and drop to Dovonport on the way back to city. the ticket price is $26.00 for a adult.
RangitotoIsland is located just off the Auckland coast. This 600 years old volcano boasts a unique landscape of lava crops, lush native bush and sandy covers. You can explore all of them when you take a walk to the top. you also can enjoy the fantastic view across to Auckland city and beyond. You may spend half day there and make sure you take plenty water and some snacks. There is no shop in Rangitoto. And you need wear a pair good walking shoes.
After Rangitoto activities, you may get off the ferry to Dovonport on the way back to city.Dovonport which is an important histrical village with naval base and mount victoria and north head gun emplacements which were used to defend Auckland against any japanese attack in second war.you can go to the top of mount victoria and see the terrific ocean view. I am sure you will enjoy the exceptional experience.
