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NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui RNZ Te Ao Maori
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4.9 • 141 Ratings
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VIDEO + PODCAST. The third epic chapter in the award-winning NZ Wars series. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Podcast - NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui Episode 3
The war on Waikato reaches its climactic conclusion at the Battle of Ooraakau. But that's just the beginning of the struggle for Kiingitanga. Mihingaarangi Forbes and William Ray look at the aftermath of a war which changed Aotearoa forever. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Podcast - NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui Episode 2
Governor George Grey launches his invasion of Waikato. Kiingitanga forces are heavily outnumbered and outgunned, but the invasion doesn't go smoothly for the British. Mihingaarangi Forbes and William Ray tell the stories of the most famous, and infamous conflicts of the war: Rangiriri and Rangiaaowhia. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Podcast - NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui Episode 1
Through the 1840s and 50s, Waikato Maaori had been close allies of Paakehaa settlers living in Auckland. So why did war break out between the two factions early in 1863? Together Mihingaarangi Forbes and William Ray investigate the origins of the largest, most significant war between Maaori and the Crown in New Zealand history. The Waikato War.
Customer Reviews
Humbling delve into history of Waikato
As pākehā feel it is important to understand collective history so have this a listen, found it a really well produced, balanced and at times saddening account of the Tanui wars and the invasion of the Waikato. Really recommend this for all aotearoa
Mīharo!
Te pai hoki o tēnei punua pāoho ki tēnei wāhine Pākehā. Whakanuia.
Eye opening and shattering
I came to listen to this podcast with almost zero knowledge about the New Zealand wars despite the fact that I have grown up in New Zealand.
This podcast is a fantastic overview of the Taunui wars. It shared historic accounts of the wars from a range of sources (both written and verbal, both Maori and Pakeha) and discussed the wars from many angles.
The result is informative, enlightening and devastating. I am just stunned and horrified at the actions of the British soldiers e.g. the massacre of Rangiaowhia. And also impressed by the leadership of the Kingitanga movement for Maori and men such as Wiremu Tamihana.
A good way to begin my learning about the history of this country I live in.