Bastion Point dawn ceremony | A Gallery from News | RNZ National

Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei held a dawn ceremony this morning to mark the 40 years since it was evicted from Bastion Point, or Takaparawhau.

The 40th commemoration ceremony at Bastion Point. RNZ / Dan Cook.

RNZ / Dan Cook.

Joe Hawke, who led the occupation at Bastion Point. RNZ / Dan Cook.

RNZ / Dan Cook.

Sharon Hawke, who was arrested at Bastion Point in 1978. RNZ / Dan Cook.

RNZ / Dan Cook.

RNZ / Dan Cook.

Auckland police Māori responsiveness manager, Scott Gemmell. RNZ / Dan Cook.

RNZ / Dan Cook.

RNZ / Dan Cook.

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