Photograph of Kereopa Te Rau taken at Napier prison in December 1871
Kereopa Te Rau
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Pai Marire
Pai Marire (goodness and peace) was one of several new Māori faiths to emerge in the 19th century. Like many others, it was closely tied to issues of land and politics. Read the full article
Page 3 - The death of Carl Völkner
The killing of missionary Carl Völkner by Pai Mārire followers in 1865 shocked the colony. The government used the event to justify taking harsh action against the Pai Mārire