Lost in Translation The Manukau-Kāwhia sheet
Tonight (Awhitu Peninsula/Auckland/Kawhia): It’s called the Manukau-Kawhia Sheet, because it was signed in these places, but there is a question mark over exactly where on the Manukau Harbour these signings occurred. King tries to get to the bottom of this mystery and explores the possibilities. From the Mission Station at Orua Bay, King takes a water taxi to the place Ngati Whatua believe their ancestors signed. This episode looks closely at a prominent Catholic bishop of the time, Pompallier an influential man some believe may have discouraged some chiefs from signing. King also goes to Kawhia to meet local historian, Frank Thorne, a descendant of signatory, Te Matenga.
LOST IN TRANSLATION – sees Mike King retrace the journey taken by the Treaty of Waitangi, back in 1840, to find the real story of what happened at the founding of our nation. He finds the descendants of those who signed, those who didn’t, and people whose forebears were the Treaty carriers - from missionaries to military men and traders. Nine versions of the document that founded our nation were brought around Aotearoa to gather up signatures, following the signings on that first Waitangi Day on February 6.
Primary Title
- Lost in Translation
Episode Title
- The Manukau-Kāwhia sheet
Date Broadcast
- Friday 6 February 2015
Original Broadcast Date
- Sunday 1 March 2009
Start Time
- 12 : 30
Finish Time
- 13 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 4
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- LOST IN TRANSLATION – sees Mike King retrace the journey taken by the Treaty of Waitangi, back in 1840, to find the real story of what happened at the founding of our nation. He finds the descendants of those who signed, those who didn’t, and people whose forebears were the Treaty carriers - from missionaries to military men and traders. Nine versions of the document that founded our nation were brought around Aotearoa to gather up signatures, following the signings on that first Waitangi Day on February 6.
Episode Description
- Tonight (Awhitu Peninsula/Auckland/Kawhia): It’s called the Manukau-Kawhia Sheet, because it was signed in these places, but there is a question mark over exactly where on the Manukau Harbour these signings occurred. King tries to get to the bottom of this mystery and explores the possibilities. From the Mission Station at Orua Bay, King takes a water taxi to the place Ngati Whatua believe their ancestors signed. This episode looks closely at a prominent Catholic bishop of the time, Pompallier an influential man some believe may have discouraged some chiefs from signing. King also goes to Kawhia to meet local historian, Frank Thorne, a descendant of signatory, Te Matenga.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Treaty of Waitangi (1840)
- Tiriti o Waitangi
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- Interview
Hosts
- Mike King (Host)
Contributors
- Dianne Lindesay (Producer)
- Ponsonby Productions (Production Unit)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
Subjects
- Treaty of Waitangi (1840)
- Tiriti o Waitangi