NZ Wars Collection

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RNZ Te Ao Maori

Kohikohinga o nga pakanga o Aotearoa. Ground-breaking and in-depth, the New Zealand Wars series takes you through each chapter of the New Zealand wars, region by region, from the 1840s to the 1880s.

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  1. Episode 1

    Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika

    In 1865, government forces planned an expedition against the Pai Mārire community at Waerenga-a-Hika pā, near Gisborne. The pā had become a refuge for several hundred people who made up over half the Tūranga Māori population, fleeing the East Coast Wars. Government agent Donald McLean assembled a mixed force of Ngāti Porou volunteers and European troops, including Military Settlers and the East Cape expeditionary force. McLean issued an ultimatum and when his demands weren’t met, the forces launched an attack, surrounding the pā and beginning a six-day siege. You can watch the video documentary series at rnz.co.nz/video Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika

  2. Episode 2 Bonus

    The Detail: The deadly battle New Zealand forgot

    Inside the story of Waerenga-a-Hika - a forgotten war, generations of trauma, and a history finally being told. The six-day battle changed Gisborne forever, but many New Zealanders are only now learning its story - and the cost of forgetting Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    The Detail: The deadly battle New Zealand forgot

  3. Season 6 Trailer

    Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika | Trailer

    The sixth chapter explores the siege and its devastating consequences for the people of Te Tai Rawhiti, illuminating a significant event in Aotearoa's history. Watch the video documentary version of this series here: rnz.co.nz/video Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika | Trailer
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Kohikohinga o nga pakanga o Aotearoa. Ground-breaking and in-depth, the New Zealand Wars series takes you through each chapter of the New Zealand wars, region by region, from the 1840s to the 1880s.

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