Parihaka-Tim Finn and The Herbs

 What is the main message of the song?

The message of this song was to tell the story of te whiti and the story of parihaka, te whiti was a spirtual leader and was the founder of the village named parihaka. The other point of this song is to let people know that what the british did was wrong and should be known throughout New Zealand. 

What line explains their passive resistance method?

The line "Rise up, Defend yourself" shows their passive resistance method because it shows that they wont back down, it also shows that it was a peaceful protest.

What does "you can't pull out your roots refer too"?

I think that this line refers to the british and how people ignore what happened and what the british did, the previous line said "one day you'll know the truth" so this can be refering to white people now knowing the significance of what the british did.

How many people are affected?

The main people that were affected would most likely be the people of parihaka but also the new generation and the future generations aswell this is because they are only really known for what their ancestors had to go through. 

To what extent are people affected?

The maori people were affected after the parihaka attack, known as the plunder of parihaka this included destruction of crops, houses and more. 

Give evidence of determination

There was determination shown in how they wouldnt back done and stood there ground, however it didnt work out and resulted in houses and crops being destroyed just for them doing a peaceful protest.

What makes an event significant?

 What makes an event significant is an event that resulted in great change over a long period of time, this is why parihaka is a significant event in New Zealand history.

How does this song show the signifcance of parihaka?

This song shows significance because it explains the history of parihaka and how he shows the truth of what happened. Like how it was peacful protests and how the people cant pull out there roots refering to their ancestors and the bad things they did.

How long were people effected?

Te whiti and tohu were arrested and jailed for 16 months, 1,600 parihaka imhabitants were expelled and dispered throughout taranaki without food or shelter and the remaining 600 residents were issued with government passes to control theyre movement. People are also still effected till this day.