File:Arrest of Rua Kēnana, 2 April 1916 (26139639255).jpg
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On 2 April 1916 a large force of heavily armed police invaded Maungapōhatu in Te Urewera to arrest the Tūhoe leader and prophet, Rua Kēnana. At the outbreak of the First World War, Rua was accused of sedition because he held pacifist beliefs and actively discouraged his followers from enlisting. There were rumours that he openly supported Germany. Rua’s staunch anti-war rhetoric offended the government. Liquor laws were used as a way to harass him, and he was arrested for selling illicit alcohol at Maungapōhatu. Rua refused to attend court, claiming he was busy with a harvest. This was viewed as contempt and a new warrant was issued for his arrest, which led to the events of 2 April. Two Māori, including Rua’s son Toko, were shot and killed during the arrest. Rua was taken to Auckland for trial. His Supreme Court trial was one of the longest in New Zealand history, and he was found not guilty of sedition, but guilty of ‘morally’ resisting arrest. Rua was sentenced to one year’s hard labour followed by 18 months’ imprisonment. Eight of the jury later petitioned Parliament to have the sentence reduced. The well-known photograph above was transferred to Archives New Zealand by the National Publicity Studios. Taken by Arthur N Breckon for publicity purposes, it now serves as a poignant reminder of the events that day. From left to right, handcuffed in the foreground: Maka Kanuehi, Pukepuke Kanara, Rua Kenana Hepetipa, Whatu Rua, Awa Horomona and Tioke Hakaipare. The policeman at back, left, is Bill Neil. Andy McHugh, helmeted, stands next to Awa. Constable Fahey, with the wounded arm, is next to Whatu. Information from `Mihaia : the prophet Rua Kenana and his community at Maungapohatu' by Judith Binney, Gillian Chaplin, Craig Wallace, 1996, page 116. Archives reference: AAQT 6539 W3537 Box 20 www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=21434647 To enquire about this record please email Research.Archives@dia.govt.nz For more information about Rua Kēnana's arrest, see: NZHistory: www.nzhistory.net.nz/arrest-of-rua-kenana Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand: www.teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/36890/arrest-of-rua-kenana E-Tangata: e-tangata.co.nz/news/tuhoes-bloody-sunday |
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| Source | Arrest of Rua Kēnana, 2 April 1916 |
| Author | Archives New Zealand from New Zealand |
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