NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui

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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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    • Feb 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 3 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui

    Podcast - NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 37:17


    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.

    Podcast - NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 47:21


    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.

    Podcast - NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 37:44


    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.

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