The Aotearoa History Show Te Tiriti o Waitangi
In Europe, factions debated the future of Aotearoa, while Māori had their own ideas how to handle the growing number of Pākehā here. In the end, Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, but the early promise… In part four, Māori and Pākehā wrestle with how to share Aotearoa, the New Zealand Company is formed and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is signed. But before long disputes arise, prompting the Wairau Affray and Northern War. Topics covered: Frustration over Pākehā behaviour at Kororāreka/Russell The foundation of the United Tribes of New Zealand and their declaration of independence Outline of the different European factions - the French, Wakefield and the NZ Company, the British Colonial Office, Missionaries and British humanitarian movements The signing of the Treaty and problems with translation, including some possible explanations for the mistranslation. The Wairau Affray. Hōne Heke, Te Ruki Kawiti and the chopping down of the flagstaff at Russell The Northern War, including discussions of Māori “trench warfare” and why some Māori chose to fight alongside the British.
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
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Date Broadcast
- Monday 14 October 2019
Duration
- 23:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 4
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
- In Europe, factions debated the future of Aotearoa, while Māori had their own ideas how to handle the growing number of Pākehā here. In the end, Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed, but the early promise… In part four, Māori and Pākehā wrestle with how to share Aotearoa, the New Zealand Company is formed and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is signed. But before long disputes arise, prompting the Wairau Affray and Northern War. Topics covered: Frustration over Pākehā behaviour at Kororāreka/Russell The foundation of the United Tribes of New Zealand and their declaration of independence Outline of the different European factions - the French, Wakefield and the NZ Company, the British Colonial Office, Missionaries and British humanitarian movements The signing of the Treaty and problems with translation, including some possible explanations for the mistranslation. The Wairau Affray. Hōne Heke, Te Ruki Kawiti and the chopping down of the flagstaff at Russell The Northern War, including discussions of Māori “trench warfare” and why some Māori chose to fight alongside the British.
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)