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Tohu Kakahi

The prophet Tohu Kakahi of Te Ati Awa, along with Te Whiti o Rongomai, led the peaceful resistance movement at Parihaka. Both men were arrested after the invasion of Pariahaka in 1881 by the Armed Constabulary and were held without trial until 1883.

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25 July

1981 Anti-Springbok protestors derail Hamilton match

350 anti-tour demonstrators invaded Hamilton's Rugby Park, forcing the Springboks-Waikato match to be abandoned. There were violent scenes as rugby supporters pelted the protestors with bottles and scuffles broke out.