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RNZ
NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau
VIDEO & PODCAST. The Wairau Affray in 1843 is considered the first of the NZ Wars conflicts, and the only one to take place in the South Island. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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4.9 stars from 27 ratings
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“As part of an active effort to start to fill in the many gaps in my knowledge of NZ history, have just started listening to the NZ Wars series. First up: Stories of Wairau. An accessible and engaging podcast that provides detailed, yet crucial context for truly understanding the events that took...”Read full review »
ArchaeoNick via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
07/14/23
Excellent
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“This is so informative. It’s really puts into context what happened, when and why. It also gives context as to what is occurring currently with Māori land claims and the like.”
pialajoie via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/20/23
Excellent
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“Brilliant!! Throws everything I learnt at primary school in the 50s out the window.”
Headsfm via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/05/23
Recent Episodes
Published 02/02/23
On June 17th 1843, a posse of European settlers head to the Wairau Valley - planning to arrest the renowned chief Te Rauparaha and his nephew, Te Rangihaeata. A gun battle breaks out and 26 people are killed, including several Pakeha prisoners executed in the aftermath. So... what happened? and why?
Published 02/02/23
Tensions over land at Wairau, and injustices and insults against Ngāti Toa leaders reach their boiling point. Arthur Wakefield, the leader of the Nelson settlement decides to seize the land by force. But the former British Navy Captain has severely underestimated his adversaries... and there will...
Published 02/02/23
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