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NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
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?
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“Wish I’d had these insights into our history when I was younger. I am fascinated with the events but also, as always in human conflict, filled with sadness and regret on the utter futility of war, ultimately caused by arrogance, ignorance, bigotry and avarice (British colonialism in this case,...”Read full review »
Donbalmero via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
05/12/24
Read a book instead
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“Interesting topic but surprisingly poorly researched, not a very balanced take on history.”
jononz34 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/31/24
Recent Episodes
Published 02/13/21
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.
Published 02/13/21
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...
Published 02/12/21
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