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</body></html>";s:4:"text";s:29289:"What were the events that made this tour so significant? [24] Army engineers were deployed,[citation needed] and the remaining grounds were surrounded with razor wire and shipping container barricades to decrease the chances of another pitch invasion. Despite this, Muldoon argued that New Zealand was a free and democratic country, and that "politics should stay out of sport. The 1976 tour contributed to the creation of the Gleneagles Agreement adopted by the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 1977. This was at a time when the Apartheid regime was still in power in South Africa. For some commentators, these events were a watershed in our view of ourselves. During the 1970s public protests and political pressure forced on the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRFU) the choice of either fielding a team not selected by race, or not touring South Africa:[5] South African rugby authorities continued to select Springbok players by race. [2], The Springboks' match against the Midwest All Stars team had originally been intended to be played in Chicago. One of the many social consequences of the tour … When New Zealand decided to go ahead the tour there was a lot of … [16][17] These police were, controversially, the first in New Zealand to be issued with visored riot helmets and long batons (more commonly the side-handle baton). The controversy also extended to the United States, where the South African rugby team continued their tour after departing New Zealand.[1][2]. 1981 Springbok Tour Protests- Background The Springbok Rugby team's tour of Aotearoa, New Zealand in 1981 brought forward issues around racism and specifically, apartheid in South Africa. The 1981 Springbok tour of New Zealand was a very significant event to New Zealand. Prior to the All Blacks' tour of South Africa in 1960, 150,000 New Zealanders signed a petition supporting a policy of "No Maoris, No Tour". New Zealand put itself on the map as a country that was battling for the rights of black people in South Africa through media coverage throughout the world, which … [citation needed], A low-flying Cessna 172 piloted by Marx Jones and Grant Cole disrupted the final test at Eden Park, Auckland, on 12 September[18] by dropping flour-bombs on the pitch. [citation needed] They were quickly removed and forcibly ejected from the stadium by security staff and spectators. The significance to New Zealanders was that it made them stop and question, what did they think was right those 56 days were testing to every household families turned on each other as different people held different views, it also changed It is a time in which the country was divided and many different individuals took a political stance in the game that has been loved by almost every New … The significance of rugby in New Zealand culture is another reason for the passionate protests, by each of the views. No violence occurred at the game but a pipe bomb was set off in the early morning outside the headquarters of the Eastern Rugby Union resulting in damage to the building estimated at $50,000. [30], Governor Hugh Carey argued that the event should be barred as the anti-apartheid demonstrators presented an "imminent danger of riot", but a Federal court ruling allowing the game to be played was upheld in the United States Court of Appeals. Because of this, many protesters began to wear motorcycle or bicycle helmets to protect themselves from batons and head injury. The 1981 Springbok Tour protest had a great impact on New Zealander’s lives and is a significant part of the country’s history. [6] In response, the NZRFU protested about the involvement of "politics in sport". Significance and Impact on New Zealand Society. This site is produced by the History Group of the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 1971 South Africa rugby union tour of Australia, History of South Africa in the apartheid era, "Rugby in the national spotlight: The 1981 USA tour of the Springboks", "All eyes were on Albany and Apartheid in 1981", "When talk of racism is just not cricket", "Politics and sport – 1981 Springbok tour", "Battle lines are drawn – 1981 Springbok tour | NZHistory.net.nz, New Zealand history online", "Protest! was shown of the Clowns Incident, where police were shown beating unarmed clowns with batons. The greatest and most recognised consequence of the 1981 Springbok Tour Protests in my opinion was New Zealand's aid in ending apartheid in South Africa. [4] As a result, the Norman Kirk Labour Government prevented the Springboks from touring during 1973. [32] The thirty spectators recorded at the match is the lowest ever attendance for an international rugby match.[1]. Gangs of rugby supporters waited outside Hamilton police station for arrested protesters to be processed and released, and assaulted some protesters making their way into Victoria Street. The cause of this was the visit of the South African rugby … After David Lange's Labour government won the election in 1984, there wouldn't be anymore tours. In 1981 a Springbok team was permitted to tour New Zealand, and protests against the tour reached a level unparalleled in New Zealand history. Most Maoris now no longer live in rural areas but directly confront Pakehas in cities. The 1981 South African rugby tour (known in New Zealand as the Springbok Tour, and in South Africa as the Rebel Tour) polarised opinions and inspired widespread protests across New Zealand. Rugby union was (and is) an extremely popular sport in New Zealand, and the South African team known as the Springboks were considered to be New Zealand's most formidable opponents. The violent clashes between anti-Tour protesters and pro-Tour rugby fans were evidence of a growing rift between the educated, urban … [14] While rugby fans filled the football grounds, protest crowds filled the surrounding streets, and on one occasion succeeded in invading the pitch and stopping the game. The role of the police also became more controversial as a result of the tour. [citation needed], The All Blacks won the 1987 Rugby World Cup and rugby union was once again the dominant sport – in both spectator and participant numbers – in New Zealand. As the 2011 Rugby World Cup opens up in New Zealand we publish an interesting comment by Miles Lacey on the sharp class divide that was revealed during the 1981 (South African) Springbok Tour of the country. There were many long and short term consequences of the 1981 Springbok Tour Protests, both in New Zealand and throughout the world. Eight out of nine districts of the New Zealand Maori Council had voted against the Springbok tour with the one in favour being Tai Rawhiti, of which Gisborne is an important centre. The match was due to take place in Auckland, and crowds at the grounds were at their most violent out of all the matches played. Others remember the tour as rugby's nadir. Here police and protesters confront one another at Palmerson North on 1 August 1981, when South Africa played Manawatū. This reflected the fact that both the Māori protest movement and anti-apartheid movement had developed significantly. Despite the controversy, the New Zealand Rugby Union decided to proceed with the tour. The NZRU constitution contained much high-minded wording about promoting the image of rugby and New Zealand, and generally being a benefit to society. [citation needed] After early disruptions, police began to require that all spectators assemble in sports grounds at least an hour before kick-off. [13] Many opponents of racism in New Zealand in the early 1980s saw it as useful to use the protests against South Africa as a vehicle for wider social action. Home [21], The aftermath of the Hamilton game, followed by the bloody batoning of marchers in Wellington's Molesworth Street in the following week, in which police batoned bare-headed protesters, led to the radicalisation of the protest movement. [5] Opposition to sending race-based teams to South Africa grew throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Crowds of anti-tour protestors stood outside as the police were overwhelmed but the hundreds of police still managed to prevent the protestors from entering the stadium. [19] Following reports that a stolen light plane (piloted by Pat McQuarrie)[20] was approaching the stadium, police cancelled the match. [citation needed] Muldoon's critics felt that he allowed the tour in order for his National Party to secure the votes of rural and provincial conservatives in the general election later in the year, which Muldoon won. Maori and Pakeha met on equal terms on the rugby field. The Muldoon government was re-elected in the 1981 election losing three seats to leave it with a majority of one. Historical Significance ; Consequences.. Division Of the country. The controversy also extended to the United States, where the South African rugby team continued their tour after departing New Zealand. Some protesters were injured by police batons. [15], To begin with the anti-tour movement was committed to non-violent civil disobedience, demonstrations and direct action. That first game in Gisborne was the beginning of 56 days of protest, violent clashes between protesters, supporters and police, and division in communities and even families. There were a number of social economical and political causes that affected our small nation. Friendships and family relationships were harmed due to different perspectives on the tour. Apartheid had made South Africa an international pariah, and other countries were strongly discouraged from having sporting contacts with it. Protests against the South African rugby team touring New Zealand divided the country in 1981. The 1981 Springbok rugby tour. At Eden Park, an emergency escape route was constructed from the visitors' changing rooms for use if the stadium was overrun by protestors. [12][13] Others argued that if the tour were cancelled, there would be no reporting of the widespread criticism of apartheid in New Zealand in the controlled South African media. [5] The tour still happened, and in 1969 Halt All Racist Tours (HART) was formed.[6]. Meet the NZHistory.net.nz team. Over the eight-week tour, which was strewn with protests and violence, one 2,000 New Zealanders had been arrested. [36], Controversial rugby tour of New Zealand and the US by the South African rugby team. [30] The clandestine strategy seemingly worked as around 500 spectators gathered to watch the match. I got involved in [anti-Springbok tour action] because it was an important issue and one in which I thought New Zealand could punch well above its weight. Due to nation-wide debate, millions of people were affected by the protest and the aftermath due to the long and short term causes like change in government and the parallels which were drawn between black South Africans and Maori in New Zealand. Those that took part in the anti-tour protests began to see that racism wasn't just occurring in South Africa or overseas, it was also happening in New Zealand. [4] From the 1940s to the 1960s, the South African apartheid affected team selection for the All Blacks: the selectors passed over Māori players for some All Black tours to South Africa. On the day of the game, many young Maori were seen in the front lines as a march left the Courthouse to Rugby Park. Consequences and Significance to New Zealand The 1981 Springbok Tour left New Zealand more divided than it had ever historically been. Significance To New Zealanders Despite the tour concluding and the Springboks leaving our shores our shores New Zealand continue to be effected by the 1981 tour long after it finished. However as opposition to apartheid grew in the decades prior to the 1981 Springbok tour, conflict began surround the apartheid policy in … This was significant to New Zealanders because after all the riots and protests New Zealand's status in the world improved dramatically. In 1976, the All Blacks toured South Africa with the blessing of the newly elected New Zealand Prime Minister, Robert Muldoon. Which gave the nation more respect from the world, because of the tour the status was brought down but if it weren't for the tour New Zealand's status would never have increased so much … It showed the protestors that they can change opinions and laws of their own and other countries by standing up for their rights. [2] Threats of riots caused city officials in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City and Rochester to withdraw their previous authorisation for the Springboks to play in their cities. It was the politics of policing, the right to protest and the rule of law". [30], The cancelled New York City match against the Eastern All Stars was moved upstate to Albany. Protest and reform Its impact went far beyond the rugby ground as communities and families divided and tensions spilled out onto the streets and into the living rooms of the nation. [citation needed], With the American leg of the tour following directly after the events of New Zealand, further protests and clashes with police were expected. 1981 Springbok tour: Background; Effects on New Zealand. The Springboks and New Zealand's national rugby team, the All Blacks, have a long tradition of intense and friendly sporting rivalry. New Zealand and South Africa were rivals within rugby and frequently played each other. 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Despite pressure for the Muldoon government to cancel the tour, permission was granted, and the Springboks arrived in New Zealand on 19 July 1981. In 1981 the tour had great significance not just for New Zealand and South Africa but also for other commonwealth countries and African countries. After the tour, no official sporting contact took place between New Zealand and South Africa until the early 1990s, after apartheid had been abolished. All non-text content is subject to specific conditions. Undeniably, the ’81 Springbok Tour Protest Movement had a significant effect on New Zealand society and internationally. Great pride was taken in the New Zealand rugby team after their first tour to Britain in 1905, the team being nicknames ‘The Originals’ after only losing … In many ways the playing of rugby took a back seat in 1981, and the sport suffered in the following years as players and supporters came to terms with the fallout from the tour. The Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser, refused permission for the Springboks' aircraft to refuel in Australia,[10] so the Springboks' flights to and from New Zealand went via Los Angeles and Hawaii.[11]. [26] Spectators were kept in the ground until the protesters dispersed. As a result of the 1981 springbok tour and the protests surrounding it, conscientiousness about race in New Zealand was formed. Significance to New Zealanders. To some observers it might seem inconceivable that the cause of this unrest was the visit to New Zealand of the South African rugby team (the Springboks). Some remember it as an honour to play the Springboks during their 1981 tour of New Zealand. 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The 1981 South African rugby tour (known in New Zealand as the Springbok Tour, and in South Africa as the Rebel Tour) polarised opinions and inspired widespread protests across New Zealand. Background. A High Court injunction by Justice Casey stopped the tour. The 1981 tour was part of a long process that led to this significant change in South Africa, and in this respect, it represented New Zealand's contribution towards a major international development in the closing decades … The allegedly excessive police response to the protests also became a focus of controversy. 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