Case Study 1: IhumÄtao (2019-2020)
Protect IhumÄtao
When the Fletchers housing development threatened sacred land at IhumÄtao, the SOUL group (Save Our Unique Landscape) didn't just protest on the landāthey occupied the internet.
The Strategy: They used Instagram and Facebook to invite thousands of people to come "stand on the land". It turned a local issue into a national event.
Case Study 2: School Strike 4 Climate (2019)
170,000 Strong
On September 27, 2019, 170,000 New Zealanders marched for climate action. It was the biggest protest in NZ history.
The Strategy: This was organized almost entirely by high school students using group chats, social media, and Google Docs.
Analysis: Digital + Physical
Both movements succeeded because they didn't stay online. They used digital tools to get physical results.
| Digital Step | Physical Outcome |
|---|---|
| Sharing photos of the land | People fell in love with a place they'd never visited |
| Creating a biological "event" page | Government couldn't ignore the numbers in the street |
It's Your Turn
You have a cause. You have the tools. How will you create change?
Use the Digital Campaign Planner to map out your own movement for a cause you care about (e.g., Better school lunches, Local playgrounds, Mental health awareness).
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