29 episodes

The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray, Māni Dunlop & Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren.

The Aotearoa History Show RNZ Originals

    • History
    • 4.7 • 479 Ratings

The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray, Māni Dunlop & Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren.

    Season 2 Ep 12: Women's Suffrage

    Season 2 Ep 12: Women's Suffrage

    NOTE: This episode has been reuploaded to correct some inaccuracies in the original version. We all know New Zealand was the first country in the world where women could vote. But do you know how we got there? The path to suffrage is littered with alcohol, hidden heroes & dirty tricks.

    • 32 min
    Season 2 Ep 14: New Zealand's Pacific Empire

    Season 2 Ep 14: New Zealand's Pacific Empire

    New Zealand has had some big ambitions in the Pacific and mixed relations with our neighbours.

    • 34 min
    Season 2 Ep 13: Why isn't New Zealand part of Australia?

    Season 2 Ep 13: Why isn't New Zealand part of Australia?

    Why isn’t New Zealand part of Australia? | The Aotearoa History Show | RNZ
     

    • 30 min
    Season 2 Ep 11: Number 8 Wire

    Season 2 Ep 11: Number 8 Wire

    New Zealanders like to think we have a “Number 8 Wire Mentality” - a rough and ready enthusiasm for fixing and building stuff with limited resources. 

    • 31 min
    Season 2 Ep 10: NZ Railways

    Season 2 Ep 10: NZ Railways

    From a standing start of little tank engines chugging along wooden rails, New Zealand built a vast rail network, made up of enough steel rail to wrap halfway around the moon.

    • 25 min
    Season 2 Ep 9: Whaling & Sealing

    Season 2 Ep 9: Whaling & Sealing

    Marine mammals were a source of food and clothing for Māori and Moriori, and valuable oil for Europeans. Hunting them brought cultures together, made fortunes and cost lives but today it's saving them that unites people.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
479 Ratings

479 Ratings

BigRedNZ ,

A must for all NZers

Great shows, well told. And a must for all kiwis after the generations of poorly taught New Zealand history.

YourMumonmybed ,

Title

I have to do this at school and I honestly never thought about any of this because it is NOT important

Haemia ,

Simply good

Nicely and warmly presented. Great accessible info. Thank you!

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