NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui

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Through the 1840s and 50s Waikato Māori had been close allies of Pākehā settlers living in Auckland. So why did war break out between the two early in 1863?

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Through the 1840s and 50s, Waikato Māori had been close allies of Pākehā settlers living in Auckland. So why did war break out between the two factions early in 1863? Over three episodes we investigate the origins of the largest, most significant war between Māori and the Crown - the Waikato War. Watch the video documentary here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

38 min
EPISODE 2

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. Hear the stories of the most famous, and infamous conflicts of the war: Rangiriri and Rangiaaowhia. Watch the video documentary here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

47 min
EPISODE 3

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, created to resist land sales. Mihingaarangi Forbes and William Ray look at the aftermath of a war which changed Aotearoa forever. Watch the video documentary here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

37 min

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Absofeckinlutely brilliant!

06/07/2023

PNW Gers

Absolutely superb history. A clear and honest look at a fascinating and tragic period in Aotearoa’s history. Appreciate the personal touches from the presenters tracing their own lineage and connection to the events. And the Maori historians…….just so spot on superb! No ranting or extraneous pompous blather, just incredible and engaging with their analyses and insights. I’ve been a secondary history teacher for 30 years (Aotearoa trained!!) here in the States and RNZ just blew my mind with this outstanding piece of historical journalism. Kudos, heaps of bloody kudos!

Through the 1840s and 50s Waikato Māori had been close allies of Pākehā settlers living in Auckland. So why did war break out between the two early in 1863?