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Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitake

Te Ati Awa leader Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitake's refusal to give up his land at Waitara led to the outbreak of the Taranaki War. In later life joined the pacifist community at Parihaka

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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.