Iwi responded to extensive Crown purchasing and other grievances with staunch but peaceful resistance and tried to work with the Crown to address issues through kīngitanga, kotahitanga, the repudiation movement, and direct engagement. Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua responded to extensive Crown purchasing and other grievances with staunch but peaceful resistance and tried to work with the Crown—as discussed. 