1903: Maori King Joins Executive Government
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
King Mahuta Tawhiao (Maori King 3.0) had, like his predecessors, tried to set up his own Maori State in New Zealand. They had Royalty, Prime Ministers, courtrooms, judges, laws, and armies. It was a flop. Tawhiao put the idea aside and put his crown aside too, seeking power instead by joining the Colonial Government. He […]
Read more..June 22, 2020
1994: “They’re dead, they’re all dead.”
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Today in history, 20 June, 1994, a broken family named Bain was murdered all in one go. This occurred at Dunedin’s suburban Anderson Bay. The killer is narrowed down to either the father, Robin Bain, or David Bain, the eldest son and only survivor (image left.) Which man did it? Robin, the 55 year old […]
Read more..June 19, 2020
How Should We Kill the Maidens?
By NZB3
How Should We Kill the Maidens? A guest post by John Pugsley In my youth I was indoctrinated with all the common ideas that are infused into all of us by our culture, and had little comprehension that the causes of human conflict were not yet generally understood by the wisest and most educated in […]
Read more..June 18, 2020
1843: The Wairau Affray
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Today in New Zealand history, 17 June, 1843, Wairau: An Affray followed by a Massacre. Who owned the Wairau Plains? New Zealand Company were sure it was theirs, and its Cook Straight Settlers were busy trying to establish themselves in Nelson and Wellington. After all, they’d purchased the place more than once and this included […]
Read more..June 17, 2020
“It was a scramble to put my nomination in”
By NZB3
And the Conflict of Interest Top Prize goes to….Labour politician Ayesha Verrall. As Labour 6.0 have a newly created Outstanding Achievement prize just for public servants perhaps they can award one to this political doctor? Because this is amazing… Verrall was already a Labour politician (Capital & Coast District Health Board) when contracted by Labour […]
Read more..June 16, 2020
1989: An Amalgamated Visage Lies
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
A warning sign (image left) over 30 years old still stands sentinel for a defunct Dannevirke Borough Council (1892-1989.) I discovered it still stuck to a municipal wall during a history walk around the town. Today that $50 would be about $200 if the bylaw were not but a ghost. “A REWARD OF $50 IS […]
Read more..June 15, 2020
1886: Mt Tarawera Exploded
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Today in New Zealand history, 10 June, 1886, Mt Tarawera exploded. Along with killing 150 people or more it either bulldozed or buried numerous settlements and villages along with the world famous Pink and White Terraces. The Terraces would have started out as a free market tourist attraction run by enterprising Maoris. Over time […]
Read more..June 10, 2020
1901: Royal Archway of Dead Sheep
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Today in history, 10 June, 1901, the heir to the throne of New Zealand visited our country on a Royal Tour. Future King Geoge V and his wife were greeted by a number of wonderful archways their route passed through. The stand-out one for me is the once in Christchurch composed of mutton carcasses suspended […]
Read more..June 9, 2020
1895: Mount Cook Hermitage Nationalised
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
Today in the Anarchist History of New Zealand, 7 June, 1895, it was announced over the media wire that the Mount Cook Hermitage had been nationalised by the Liberals. Richard Seddon’s Government was now in the hotel business, having decided not only that the private owners were not up to running this alpine attraction but […]
Read more..June 8, 2020
Policemen are not Retailers
By NZB3
There is an understandable confusion, an amnesia really, that has persisted for well over a generation now. Western Culture has forgotten that our political system relies on control backed by the use of deadly force. If you don’t pay your taxes and resist to the end then, eventually, you’ll be shot. We are still a […]
Read more..June 8, 2020
“Anarchism is a joke”
By NZB3
“Anarchism is a joke,” or Conversation with a New Conservative Voter… A guide to debate. Some empathy (has this happened to you?) And, a bit of insight into the sorts of friends you can make by voting for the New Conservative political party… NZB3: Oh, you thought Labour 6.0 were interested in the good of […]
Read more..June 7, 2020
1863: Just Chillin’ on the Waikato Fronteir
By Anarchist History of New Zealand
This scene (left) from the Waikato Wars shows Lt. Henry Bates and his Maori wife, Haana. Behind them is another officer, Urquhart, who we have to thank for saving photos like this in his collection. On the right is the photographer himself, Dr William Temple, whose day job was surgeon and who would soon win […]
Read more..June 7, 2020
