Today this blog post will discuss Bastion point and what happened there
Bastion point: Bastion point is a place in Auckland, New Zealand
What happened in Bastion point?: The occupation of Bastion Point lasted 506 days. It began on 5 January 1977 and ended on 25 May 1978 (the 507th day)
222 protesters were evicted to their country and going to jail.
Here are some facts about the raiding in bastion point
1. it was the 1st in 3
2. The protest ended when the government sent in police to clear the protesters and demolish their makeshift homes.
3. the island really was owned by Ngāti Whātua iwi
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