 May 19 to May 30
Bastion Point: The Exhibition - 30 Years On
Heritage Floor - Level 2, Central City Library
A tribute to those that demonstrated their concerns with passion for the acknowledgement of rights and entitlements to Takaparawhau (Bastion Point). The theme of the exhibition will be highlighted with ephemera, documents, photographs, literature and newspaper publications. Many display pieces will be from private collections kindly provided by individuals present at the eviction and re-occupation.
Continuous screenings
Heritage Floor - Level 2, Central City Library
Bastion Point Day 507
Bastion Point - The Untold Story
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Wednesday 21 May, 12.10pm to 1pm
Soprano Zoe Stevens and pianist Jeremy Reid
Central City Library, Whare Wananga, level 2
Thursday 22 May, 12.10pm to 1pm
Soprano Karuna Kornukova and Tenor Alex Milligan
Central City Library, Whare Wananga, level 2
Wednesday 28 May, 6 to 8pm
Behind the Point: Pat Sneddon and Mairi Gunn
Central City Library, Whare Wananga, level 2
Thursday 29 May, 12.10pm to 1pm
Epsom Girls Grammar music students
Central City Library, Whare Wananga, level 2
 Sunday 25 May, 10am
Remembrance and Reconciliation Ceremony
Orakei Marae
A ceremony at Orakei Marae to bring together those that were arrested, representatives of the Police, the Army and Government members of all parties, as well as many prominent Pakeha, Maori and Pacific Islanders who played a role in the Bastion Point. Public is also welcome.
10am - Powhiri
11am - Remembrance & Reconciliation Ceremony
12am - Whenua walk to Memorial
1.30pm - Hakari
Sunday 25 May from 9pm to 11pm
Screening on Maori TV
Bastion Point Day 507, at 9pm
This seminal documentary, by Merita Mita, captures the moments on Day 507 of that occupation – May 25, 1978 - when the army was sent in to remove the protesters.
Native Affairs Special, at 9.25pm
Thirty years on from events at Bastion Point, Julian Wilcox and the team mark this significant milestone in Maori history. Prominent New Zealanders and grassroots people involved in events are in the studio to look back, discuss and evaluate the importance of the occupation.
The Untold Story, at 10.10pm
In 1999, another team of documentary makers pick up the thread of the story where Merita Mita's piece – Bastion Point Day 507.
Wednesday 22 May
University Lecture Series
University of Auckland
A public forum at Waipapa Marae, University of Auckland followed by a podcast lecture through MANU AO network of Maori academics on June 18th featuring David Williams, university lecturer and former Bastion Point protester.
Friday 23 May
Indigenous Round Table Discussion
Orakei Marae
Hosted by Ngarimu Blair, Heritage Environment Manager, Ngati Whatua o Orakei, bringing together indigenous people from other countries, this event will focus on parks and land management, and will include a presentation on the Bastion Point land occupation.
Sunday 25 May, 9pm to 11pm
Maori Television
Maori Television is playing a two hour tribute.
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