#FinishedReading#MichaelKing 's biography of Te Puea Herangi, indefatigable organiser of the Māori King movement in the first half of the 20th century. Her forceful charisma, flaws and all, pops off the page in the hands of NZ's most iconic historian. The scale of change in her lifetime for Waikato Māori and NZ is fascinating, as are the insights into other prominent figures like Apirana Ngata and Gordon Coates. #Bookstodon@bookstodon#NZHistory
#OnThisDay, 19 Sept 1893, the Electoral Act is signed into Aotearoa (New Zealand) law. All women over 21 who were 'British subjects', including Māori women, gain the right to vote.
#OnThisDay, 18 Aug 1892, cycling enthusiasts agree to form a cycling club for women in New Zealand. The Atalanta Cycling Club sought to reduce prejudice against women cyclists.
#nzhistory Does anyone have a link to anything about the 1913 Waterfront strike. I know a fair bit but would like to know more, especially about the wives and families of the strikers. Thanks in advance.