by Danny Keenan | Mar 22, 2021 | Changing Landscapes
Ruapekapeka Pa The battle of Ruapekapeka was fought between northern Māori and the British Army during January, 1846, with the British assaulting the Pā on 11 January 1846. The Pā however was largely empty, with Māori having already retreated out the back of...
by Danny Keenan | Nov 19, 2020 | Histories of Māori
The paepae is the place on the marae where elders stand, to deliver their speeches and, as it so happens, their versions of history. Speeches are an oral process of course. How do kaumātua bring to mind such histories, on such occasions? During the 1990s, the...
by Danny Keenan | Oct 28, 2020 | Published Works
This section provides details of articles Danny has published in various journals, bulletins and magazines. In most cases, the article can be accessed by clicking on the journal cover. Articles not yet available will be uploaded in the near future. ...
by Danny Keenan | Oct 24, 2020 | Campaigns
Whanganui – a town of two stockades 19 May 1847 The British Army were stationed in Whanganui to protect settler communities against Māori from upriver who were suspected of having hostile intentions towards Pākehā. Land disputes and contested purchases...
by Danny Keenan | Sep 4, 2020 | Politics of the 19th Century
Māori Land After the Wars As Māori throughout New Zealand returned to their villages and cultivations in order to once again secure themselves socially and, more critically, economically, the government embarked upon its vigorous legislative programme to change the...
