The Aotearoa History Show Tangata Whenua
Around 850 years ago Polynesian explorers found an empty land and the story of people in Aotearoa began. A new culture emerged; tangata whenua had arrived and started to thrive. In part two, Polynesian explorers reach new shores far to the south; a land unlike anything they had seen before. It’s a story of technological innovation, new horizons and becoming a new, distinct people. Topics covered: The origins of Polynesian people. Technological development of ocean-going waka. Polynesian exploration and occupation of Pacific islands. Discovery of Aotearoa/New Zealand by Polynesians. Origins of the Moriori and myths about Moriori. The challenges faced by early Māori. Extinction of the Moa and other large birds. Development of distinct Māori culture. The basics of Tikanga Māori.
The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray, Māni Dunlop and Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren. [Radio New Zealand, 2019-2022]
Primary Title
- The Aotearoa History Show
Episode Title
- Tangata Whenua
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 9 October 2022
Duration
- 22:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Radio New Zealand
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray, Māni Dunlop and Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren. [Radio New Zealand, 2019-2022]
Episode Description
- Around 850 years ago Polynesian explorers found an empty land and the story of people in Aotearoa began. A new culture emerged; tangata whenua had arrived and started to thrive. In part two, Polynesian explorers reach new shores far to the south; a land unlike anything they had seen before. It’s a story of technological innovation, new horizons and becoming a new, distinct people. Topics covered: The origins of Polynesian people. Technological development of ocean-going waka. Polynesian exploration and occupation of Pacific islands. Discovery of Aotearoa/New Zealand by Polynesians. Origins of the Moriori and myths about Moriori. The challenges faced by early Māori. Extinction of the Moa and other large birds. Development of distinct Māori culture. The basics of Tikanga Māori.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Documentary
- Educational
- History
Hosts
- Leigh-Marama McLachlan (Presenter)
- William Ray (Presenter)