Lecture 16: 1881-1918 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What did Native Minister John Bryce demand for the King Country between October 1881 and August 1884?
He demanded that the King Country be opened up for development, including the construction of roads and railways through Tainui and Ngāti Maniapoto lands.
How did John Bryce involve the Native Land Court in the King Country during his term as Native Minister?
He subjected the King Country lands to investigation by the Native Land Court as part of his efforts to open the area for development.
How did the government under Bryce achieve its goals in the King Country?
The government, through Bryce, divided the Tainui and Ngāti Maniapoto people. The Ngāti Maniapoto were convinced to open up their land, resulting in further Māori land loss.
When did Hori Kerei Taiaroa serve as the MP for Southern Māori?
He served as the MP for Southern Māori from 1871–1879 and again from 1881–1885.
When was Hori Kerei Taiaroa promoted as a member of the Legislative Council?
from 1879–1881 and again from 1885–1905.
What issue did Hori Kerei Taiaroa repeatedly petition the government about?
He petitioned the government regarding the issue of Māori land reserves.
When was the Smith-Nairn Royal Commission established?
1879
What was the purpose of the Smith-Nairn Royal Commission?
The commission was set up to investigate grievances related to Crown land purchases from Ngāi Tahu, specifically promises made and the location of the reserves.
Why was the final report of the Smith-Nairn Commission never completed?
The funding for the commission was halted before the final report could be produced; John Bryce was responsible for shutting it down.
When did political parties begin to form in New Zealand?
By 1890, formal political parties began to be established in New Zealand.
Who was the first party in power, and how long were they in power for?
Liberal Party (1891-1912)
Who were the key leaders of the Liberal Party in power from 1891–1912?
John Ballance (1891–1893)
Richard John Seddon (1893–1906)
William Hall Jones (1906)
Joseph Ward (1906–1912)
Which party came to power after the Liberal Party and how long for?
Reform Party (1912-1928)
Who was the leader of the Reform party and for what years?
William Massey (1912-1925)
What was the purpose of the Māori Land Claims Commission set up in 1891?
It was established to investigate longstanding issues about Native land.
What was the outcome of the Māori Land Claims Commission of 1891?
Other than changing laws around Māori land, no substantive action was taken.
Which Māori MPs were critical of the ongoing loss of Māori land?
Hone Heke Ngapua (Northern Māori MP)
Wi Pere (Eastern Māori MP)
What was the state of the Māori population by 1900?
an all-time low, with only about 40,000 Māori compared to 1 million Pākehā.
What was the general public belief about the future of Māori in the early 20th century?
There was a widespread belief among Pākehā—and even some Māori—that Māori were a “dying race.”
Where were Māori primarily located around 1900, and what issues did they face?
Māori were mostly located in rural areas and faced severe challenges due to heavily depleted land holdings, making it difficult to sustain a livelihood.
