This is My Place

Telling the story of the once thriving economy of New Zealand's indigenous Maori tribe, this book discusses these native peoples' early struggle to preserve their culture, power, and land. In 1769, the Maori tribe had a peaceful, productive trading relationship with settlers from the West. However, by 1875, much of Maori resources and riches were confiscated by the European-established New Zealand government. This history details Maori resistance to colonization, and wars and debt as well.