Captain Hamilton statue vandalised in Hamilton's main squareCHRISTEL YARDLEY/STUFF The statue of Captain John Fane Charles Hamilton was damaged and graffitied by protester, Taitimu Maipi. "This guy here [Captain Hamilton], he murders all of our people at the Battle of Gate Pā and he gets a statue celebrating his achievements," Maipi said. Hamilton Mayor Andrew King said the Captain Hamilton statue evoked strong feelings among some Māori and the council had to ensure their concerns were listened to. CHRISTEL YARDLEY/STUFF Protester Taitimu Maipi damaged and graffitied the Captain John Hamilton statue in Hamilton's Civic Square. Hamilton Deputy Mayor Martin Gallagher, who is a relation of Sir William Gallagher, said councillors will receive a briefing on the incident from staff.

Source: Stuff August 30, 2018 00:06 UTC