The Aotearoa History Show New Zealand Wars (Part 1)
Hunger for land and the rise of Kingitanga prompted Governor George Grey to invade Waikato in 1863. Fighting spread over years and into the Bay of Plenty, devastating Maori. But it was not as… In part five, Governor George Grey send troops south from Auckland, invading the Waikato. But Kingitanga fight back and a new phase of warfare begins in New Zealand that would see thousands of lives lost. Topics covered: The relationship between Waikato Māori and Pākehā colonists. The foundation of the Kiingitanga Movement. The Hutt War and the First Taranaki War. The Waikato War, including the Battle of Rangiaowhia and the siege of Ōrākau. Gate Pā and the Tauranga War. Frustrations of the British Authorities with Governor Grey’s actions in NZ.
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
- New Zealand Wars (Part 1)
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 15 October 2019
Duration
- 22:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 5
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
- Hunger for land and the rise of Kingitanga prompted Governor George Grey to invade Waikato in 1863. Fighting spread over years and into the Bay of Plenty, devastating Maori. But it was not as… In part five, Governor George Grey send troops south from Auckland, invading the Waikato. But Kingitanga fight back and a new phase of warfare begins in New Zealand that would see thousands of lives lost. Topics covered: The relationship between Waikato Māori and Pākehā colonists. The foundation of the Kiingitanga Movement. The Hutt War and the First Taranaki War. The Waikato War, including the Battle of Rangiaowhia and the siege of Ōrākau. Gate Pā and the Tauranga War. Frustrations of the British Authorities with Governor Grey’s actions in NZ.
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)