A long-term exhibition at the New Zealand Police Museum which describes Policing Aotearoa New Zealand in the 19th century, is installed in the original Hastings Police Station building.
He matapihi o nehe rā: A window into the past
1838
By 1837 Kororāreka in the Far North was evolving, leaving behind its notorious reputation as hellish ... More
1850s
Provincial police forces are established. By 1858 Pākehā are the majority and Māori are being pushed from their tūrangawaewae ... More
1860s
Gold is discovered in the south and the Land Wars begin in the north. Land confiscations ignite strong resistance and the rise of Hauhau and Ringatū ... More
1870s
Provincial police forces and the armed constabulary are merged. Māori try peaceful resistance to protest the loss of their land ... More
1880s
The people of Parihaka use peaceful resistance against 1500 New Zealand Constabulary and volunteer troops. The New Zealand Police Force Act (1886) separates police and the permanent militia ... More
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