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The History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast is a chronological and narrative telling of the history of New Zealand. Each episode we tell the story of our island nation in an interesting and informative way! Join us to learn more about what made Aotearoa what is today from the first settlement by Tan…

Thomas Rillstone

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    • May 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 177 EPISODES

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    The History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast is a truly invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the history and culture of New Zealand. As an immigrant to Aotearoa NZ, I am so grateful for such a thorough and well-crafted podcast that helps me understand my newfound home. The host's attitude of humility shines through in every episode, making the listener feel included and respected. This podcast not only provides information but also fosters a sense of connection and community.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the way it brings New Zealand and Pacific Island history to life. From exploring the significance of tattoos to delving into origin stories, the host does a phenomenal job of explaining the history and cultures of the people who live in the country of the long white cloud. The narration is engaging and informative, making it easy for listeners to absorb new information. Additionally, each episode strikes a perfect balance between myth and historical facts, providing a rich background to New Zealand's history.

    As with any podcast, there are always areas for improvement. One aspect that some listeners may find challenging is adjusting to the New Zealand accent. It took me a couple of episodes to get accustomed to it as an American listener. However, once I was able to adapt, I found it added authenticity and charm to the storytelling. Another potential area for clarification would be in pronunciations of Maori words or phrases. While including these names adds cultural richness, it can be difficult for foreign listeners to follow along without visual aids or written translations.

    In conclusion, The History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast is a must-listen for history lovers seeking to expand their knowledge beyond traditional narratives. Through passionate storytelling and extensive research, Thomas brings this often-overlooked history into focus with enthusiasm and care. Whether you're planning a trip to New Zealand or simply want to learn more about its fascinating past, this podcast is an incredible resource that will leave you feeling more connected to the country and its people. Don't miss out on this engaging and enlightening journey through Aotearoa New Zealand's rich history.



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    157 - Around the World in 1769: Sweden and Britain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 25:23


    For the final part of our tour across the globe we head to the chiller parts of Europe to see what was going on for them during this exciting period!Listen to A Flatpack History of Sweden Podcast here!Listen to Kingdöm here!Listen to Prime Factors here!Become a Patron! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    156 - Around the World in 1769: Conclave

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 20:36


    The pope is dead, time to elect a new pope!You can listen to Pontifacts here!You can listen to Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers here!Become a Patron! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    155 - Around the World in 1769: France and the USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 11:32


    Today we continue heading further west to hear about two great friends with rather exciting futures ahead of them!Check out the French History Podcast here!Check out We Effed Up here!Check out Imperfect Men here!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    154 - Around the World in 1769: India and Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 22:43


    Today we continue our world tour as we talk about what was going on in India and Iran in the year 1769 with the History of Fresh Produce and the History of Persia!You can find the History of Fresh Produce here and the History of Persia here! Of course you can also find them wherever you are listening to this episode!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    153 - Around the World in 1769: China

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 40:33


    As we are approaching a rather pivotal point in Aotearoa's history, I thought it might be good to take some time to get some context of what else is going in around the world (and also give you something interesting to listen to while I work on the next set of episodes!). So over the next few weeks, we will be having a series of guests telling us all about their area of interest! This week we have Chris from the History of China podcast.You can find The History of China on their website here! Or listen wherever you are listening to this episode!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    152 - Tinirau and the Whale

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 18:56


    We haven't had one of these in a while! A Māori story about a man, his whale and the woman who saves the day.Warning: (spoilers) Involves animal deathCheck out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    151 - Tuna (Eels)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 76:39


    I'm currently in deep in the research of our next major explorer and I need a bit more time to get that all done since it's a big-un! To tide you over there is going to be some episodes that are a bit adjacent to what we normally talk about, such as today we will follow the style of our Bird of the Year episodes except this time we will talk about tuna, eels!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    150 - An Eye for an Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 40:02


    Today we see what the French explorers on the St Jean Baptiste got up to in their final days in Aotearoa.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    149 - Tāwhirimātea Strikes Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 35:42


    Today the atua of wind and storm returns for round 2, attempting to destroy the St Jean Baptiste and cutting of Second Lieutenant Pottier from his comrades.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    148 - Hounds of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 30:24


    Most of ariki Pawhero's people have left Doubtless Bay for a shark hunt so today we will see how Jean de Surville got on with other rangatira in the area. We also talk about wtf the St Jean Baptiste's chaplin, Father de Villefeix. was doing on this expedition.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    147 - The Negotiator

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 35:58


    The relationship between Ngāti Kahu of Doubtless Bay and the French of the St Jean Baptiste strains even further as both sides become concerned for their own wellbeing.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Christmas 2024 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 9:10


    Just a little update from me on what's been happening behind the scenes and where we are headed going forward! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    146 - Knock Knock, It's Europe 2: Electric Boogaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 33:57


    Captain de Surville has now made contact with Māori in Aotearoa and now needs to keep friendly relations with them if he intends to secure the supplies he needs to save his men and continue the expedition. However, Māori have their own concerns about these newcomers...Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    145 - Salvation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 31:38


    The St Jean Baptiste has finally found land after two desperate months of low supplies, scurvy and dying men. Today we will see how de Surville and his crew got on in the Land of the Long White Cloud.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    144 - Revelations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 35:47


    Captain de Surville has devised a plan to sail to New Zealand, last found by Tasman 127 years ago, to save his dying crew. However, for the first time since the voyage began he wanted a second opinion from Labé. Before we talk about what Labé thought about this plan, we need jump back to the meeting in Chandernagore in January 1769 to explain what they were even dying for.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch!Music used:Track: "Hollow Glimpses", HUKUMusic provided by https://slip.streamDownload / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/ky0OoX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    143 - Reaper's Due

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 30:50


    The crew of the St Jean Baptiste are now dying of scurvy. They desperately need to find somewhere safe to anchor, rest and gather supplies. The situation is becoming more and more dire by the day.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    142 - Guns, Germs and Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 24:36


    The St Jean Baptiste find a much needed island to resupply. However, not all is as it seems and by the end, the crew will find themselves in a worse position than when they arrived.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch!Music used in this episode:Track: "High Anxiety_Full Mix"Music provided by https://slip.streamDownload / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/CgwI29 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    141 - The Beast Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 30:40


    Last episode we finished just after three men deserted the ship on the island of Luzon in the Philippines, just kinda making a run for it into the jungle. Today we will see how de Surville reacted to this and get a sense of how he intends to conduct himself going forward.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    140 - Malaysian Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 26:42


    The St Jean Baptiste continues on her journey from India around the Malay Peninsula where her crew faces a few trials and tribulations!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Birb of the Year 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 60:50


    As we head towards the end of the year, it is time for the Bird of the Year competition run by Forest & Bird! As usual I have picked a bird to do some research on and tell you all about. This year it is the koekoeā/Long Tailed Cuckoo.We will be back to our regularly scheduled programming in a fortnight!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    139 - Starting as They Mean to Go On

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 29:01


    The 1769 expedition of the St Jean Baptiste gets underway! We talk about all the problems that came up pretty much immediately as they sailed down the eastern coast of India and we discuss how much the voyage cost. Which I know sounds boring but it's actually pretty interesting cause it cost waaaaay too much, but why?Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    138 - Merchant, Sailor, Soldier, Captain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 35:09


    Today we cover the early life of the next European captain who would come to Aotearoa's shores, Jean Francois Marie de Surville. We also talk about how his ill fated expedition into the Pacific was conceived.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    137 - Pacific Enlightening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 33:51


    Europeans don't return to Aotearoa for over 100 years after the expedition of Abel Tasman so today we will be covering the broad strokes of what Europe was up to that would lead them back to exploring the South Pacific.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mid-Winter Check In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 6:44


    Just a short update on what I've been up to behind the scenes, where we are going and a couple of episode recommendations that came out from other podcasts recently that relate to us!80 Days EpisodePax Britannica EpisodeCheck out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    136 - Profitable Lands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 31:19


    Abel Tasman returns to Batavia after a 10 month expedition and his bosses give their final reports. How was Aotearoa's first European visitor to be remembered? Listen to find out!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    135 - Back Into The Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 25:21


    Abel Tasman and his crew were successfully scared off by Ngāti Tūmatakōkiri at Mohua/Golden Bay after a brief skirmish. Today we will follow the Dutch as they make their way north along Aotearoa's coast before leaving our shores for the wider Pacific.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    134 - I am the One Who Knocks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 30:58


    Abel Tasman has arrived in Mohua/Golden bay and the Māori of Taupo Point pā want to get the measure of these newcomers. It's time for the first meeting of Europe and Aotearoa.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    133 - Knock Knock, It's Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 23:41


    For the last few episodes you would be forgiven for thinking this was the VOC Podcast. It's taken us a bit of time but we finally make it back to the part of the world that we are interested as we continue to follow Abel Tasman's 1642 expedition.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    132 - Old Land, New Land

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 31:38


    Abel Tasman finally gets his expedition underway in 1642, heading into the South Pacific in search of gold and glory. We also discuss a bit about our sources too!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    131 - Sailing Instructions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 40:56


    Today we discuss the instructions that Abel Tasman was given by the Batavian Council for his 1642 expedition. This included anything from what ships and supplies he would be given right through to how he should interact with indigenous peoples. This will help us understand Tasman's actions as well as give us a frame of reference for how the Council will judge the voyage upon its completion.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    130 - Shōgun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 26:28


    We continue Abel Tasman's story, this time in the lead up to his famous expedition in 1642, which sees him get caught up in the ongoing conflict between Europe and Japan.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    129 - Chasing Geese

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 36:04


    Having covered the background of the Dutch Empire and the VOC in the previous episode, today we will be looking at the early life and career of our main character for the next little while, Abel Tasman. We talk about how he came to be part of the Dutch East India Company and take a look at his first major voyage.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    128 - What's a Europe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 35:56


    It's a new year and this time we are beginning a new chapter in the story of Aotearoa! Today we talk about some people on the other side of the globe that call themselves Europeans and give a bit of backstory to what they were up to just before these Pacific islands were added to their maps.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HANZ Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 2:38


    A new era of HANZ is dawning, the eyes of the world a turning eastward as the engines of empire grow hungry. Our adventure is just getting started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    127.5 - Q+A 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 39:28


    To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts.I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, just not as good as I'd like so apologies for that!Question covered in the episode are:Can you talk in summary about the sources which you have drawn on for the pre-European information and what they have used as original sources: how reliable, how unreliable, how many sources, do they conflict in material areas, is there much ongoing research into this area, are there controversies going on in what is considered "to-date accepted history" please?Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    127.4 - Q+A 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 30:03


    To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts.I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, just not as good as I'd like so apologies for that!Questions covered in the episode are:When can we crowdsource for a new Semple tank?Can you please talk about your tech setup?I was wondering why you refer to HANZ as 'we' in the outro when the podcast is just you?If you could actually witness any historical event that occurred in NZ or even worldwide, what would it be and would you get involved?Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    127.3 - Q+A 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 61:08


    To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts.I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, just not as good as I'd like so apologies for that!Questions covered in the episode are:What's one thing that's been lost to history that you'd love to rediscover?What has been the most surprising thing you've learned from doing the pod?Where do you see the future of NZ history going?What's one question you where hoping to get asked so you'd have an excuse to talk about it?Where did your love of history come from, and why in particular the Maori aspect?What influences and / or mentors have you had on your chosen historical studies?I listen to a few narrative history podcasts. Most focus on a specific society, civilization, culture, or nation (e.g. Rome or China) but yours seems to be about the land of Aotearoa/New Zealand itself, with both the Maori and later the European colonists being just one part of that history. Was that a deliberate choice on your part? Is it a reflection of your background as a conservationist? Do you think this focus will change as the narrative moves into the colonial period.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    127.2 - Q+A 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 45:12


    To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts.I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, just not as good as I'd like so apologies for that!Topics covered in the episode are:Urupā/CemeteriesThe Māori lunar calendar and celestial navigationIncorrect history around the Moriori and other conspiracy theoriesCheck out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    127.1 - Q+A 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 46:59


    To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts.I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, just not as good as I'd like so apologies for that!Topics covered in the episode are:The history of the All Blacks haka Kapa O Pango?Pre-European hunting, particularly of birds and ratsThe legend of HatupatuCheck out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    126 - Matau the Giant of Wakatipu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 11:02


    As is tradition at the end of a topic, here is a Māori legend! This one talks how Lake Wakatipu in the lower South Island got its distinctive shape, as well as a unique feature that you may not have known about!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    125 - Peace In Our Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 44:16


    We talk about what happens in the immediate aftermath of a battle and how peace was made in our final episode on the pre-European Māori era of Aotearoa's history.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    124 - The Element of Surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 28:06


    We discuss how pā, fortified settlements, were captured during military campaigns, in particular how surprise and deception played a huge part in Māori warfare.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    123 Part 1 - My Bird of the Century 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 42:30


    It's that time of year again! The Forest and Bird competition to see who is Aotearoa's Bird of the Year is back on! Every year I pick a native or endemic bird to talk about to teach you about some of the weird and wonderful birds we have.This year it is extra special because Forest and Bird turn 100 years old this year and to celebrate they have added new contenders into the election that are extinct! So I've chosen two to talk about along with my ecologist partner Lily. This episode we talk about the Bush Wren!Check out the website and shownotes!You can vote in the Bird of the Year here!The book Lily referenced but couldn't remember the name of was Bird Sense: What It's Like to Be a Bird by Tim BirkheadBecome a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    123 Part 2 - My Bird of the Century 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 45:21


    It's that time of year again! The Forest and Bird competition to see who is Aotearoa's Bird of the Year is back on! Every year I pick a native or endemic bird to talk about to teach you about some of the weird and wonderful birds we have.This year it is extra special because Forest and Bird turn 100 years old this year and to celebrate they have added new contenders into the election that are extinct! So I've chosen two to talk about along with ecologist partner Lily. This episode we talk about the Laughing Owl!Check out the website and shownotes!You can vote in the Bird of the Year here!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Request for Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 4:20


    I'm going to be doing a Q+A episode at the end of the year to answer any burning questions you may have about any topics we have covered over the last five years! I want to be able to fill any gaps that you have been wondering about but to do a Q+A episode, I need your Qs! So please send me your questions to historyaotearoa@gmail.com. Thanks in advance! :D Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    122 - The Field of Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 32:38


    Today we will continue on the journey to battle looking at the strategies Māori employed and how they engaged in battle.Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    121 - Lighting the Beacons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 35:16


    We start to look at the process of how Māori went to war, firstly with how they prepared and then go on the journey with them as they gather allies and begin to march.Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    120 - Te Rā with the Early Māori Textiles Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 58:01


    A very exciting interview with the team that brought home the only known pre-European Māori sail from the British Muesum. We talk about not just Te Rā herself but also the process of talking to the British Museum and organising the exhibition along with the responses from the New Zealand public.You can see Te Rā in the Christchurch Art Gallery until October 2023 at which point she will be moved to the Auckland War Memorial Museum for the forseeable future.Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    119 - Waka Taua

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 56:39


    The waka taua, war canoes, are one of the most enduring symbols of power and prestige from pre-European Aotearoa. Today is an extra long episode where we discuss their construction, symbolism and use!Click here to listen to the Whatshername Podcast discussing Te Puea Herangi!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    118 - Fortress

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 26:42


    We discuss a part of Māori warfare that was so important that when it arrived on the scene it forever changed the way Māori waged war, dominating the military and even physical landscape well into the 19th century. The pā, or fort.Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    117 - It's How You Use It

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 28:05


    Following on from the previous episode, we discuss some more Māori weapons. We cover some for the rangatira, like tewhatewha, and some that were more for the common folk, including the most feared weapon of all.Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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