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Kia hiwa rā! Resistance, persistence, and defiance in Aotearoa

Kia hiwa rā! is a learning resource that explores protest in Aotearoa through our Collections Online. You can delve into why people protest, explore activism in your own community, and grow your own skills as a changemaker.

We all want to live in a loving world in which people and the planet thrive. Sometimes that means we have to stand up for what is right and change the way things are.

  • A sign on a fence with a picture of the Earth and the message "Protect Papatuanuku"

    Explore

    Dive into the world of resistance, persistence, and defiance through our amazing collections and thought-provoking activities.

  • Photo of a wall with graffiti on it. The graffiti is a colourful circle and inside it is written "Make Art Not War". It has been snowing and snow has settled on the ground at the wall

    Create

    Get active in your own community for the issues that matter the most.

  • Black and white photo of people on horses and people standing in a row on a wide street with buildings in the background

    Play

    Engage in a selection of videos, quizzes, and games.

  • A group of young girls sitting by a river blow on twigs to ignite a fire

    Information for teachers

    Kia hiwa rā! is a teaching and learning resource that uses protest and activism as a launchpad for creating the world we want to live in.

  • Paintings on a fence of an open hand held up with a love heart on the palm, emitting smoke filled with hearts and flowers

    Share

    Inspire others with what you have done!