Why did the Tuhoe raids take place?

The raids took place in the early hours of Monday morning on 15 October 2007. The Armed Offenders Squad raided homes around the country looking for terrorists – people they claimed wanted to hurt New Zealand politicians and bomb parliament.

Has NZ ever been bombed?

In 1969–70 there were multiple bombings and attempted bombings of military bases and other sites related to the New Zealand military. The bombings were in protest against New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War.

What were the Tuhoe raids?

The 2007 New Zealand police raids were a series of armed police raids conducted on 15 and 16 October 2007, in response to alleged paramilitary training camps in the Urewera mountain range near the town of Ruatoki.

What happened with the Tuhoe raids?

17 people were arrested but in the end only four including Tame Iti went to trial, on numerous firearms charges. The Police were forced to apologise after the Independent Police Conduct Authority found the police searches in Tūhoe country were unlawful, unjustified and unreasonable.

Would Japan have invaded New Zealand?

Even before US troops arrived in New Zealand American naval victories had transformed New Zealand’s security situation. Contrary to the belief of many in New Zealand at the time, Japan never developed plans to invade either Australia or New Zealand.

Why did Tame Iti shoot the flag?

He took this action to demonstrate Tūhoe anger over the treatment of iwi members by the government since the 19th century.

Where is Tūhoe in NZ?

eastern North Island
Tūhoe traditional land is at Te Urewera (Te Urewera National Park) in the eastern North Island, a steep, heavily forested area which includes Lake Waikaremoana.

What happened during the dawn raids?

Dawn raids intensify Homes were forcibly entered in the early hours of the morning, tactics that caused outrage and brought accusations of racism. Samoan and Tongan overstayers were singled out, with people stopped in the street and asked for proof of residency.

Was New Zealand bombed in WW2?

Then, on 27 December 1940, the German raider Komet bombarded Nauru Island itself, destroying the phosphate plant. The attack provoked a stir in New Zealand. The Defence Force galvanised the Home Guard into action, and civilian authorities also prepared for the worst.

Did NZ fight Japan in ww2?

Naval war against Japan On 13 December 1939, New Zealand deployed its naval forces against Germany. The first vessel into action against Japan, the minesweeper HMNZS Gale, steamed forward to Fiji, arriving on Christmas Day, 1941.