The Aotearoa History Show Colonists and Courts
Through the final quarter of the 19th Century Pakeha settler numbers swelled. The immigrants sought land and started to create a new, distinct culture. But their land gain came at the cost of Maori… As the number of European settlers and a new Pakeha culture grew, so did the immigrants' demand for land. The government didn't launch a war to get it, they instead introduced new laws and the Land Court, which undermined Maori ownership traditions. This led to one of New Zealand's darkest days - the raid on Parihaka. Topics covered: Early colonists and how they created the stereotypical image of a kiwi bloke Deforestation, the introduction of new mammal predators and the decline of native wildlife Sheep barons and the desire for more land The Native Land Court, why it was set up and how it worked The Wi Parata Case. Māori population decline in the 19th century The Parihaka Raid
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
- Colonists and Courts
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 23 October 2019
Duration
- 23:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 8
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
- Through the final quarter of the 19th Century Pakeha settler numbers swelled. The immigrants sought land and started to create a new, distinct culture. But their land gain came at the cost of Maori… As the number of European settlers and a new Pakeha culture grew, so did the immigrants' demand for land. The government didn't launch a war to get it, they instead introduced new laws and the Land Court, which undermined Maori ownership traditions. This led to one of New Zealand's darkest days - the raid on Parihaka. Topics covered: Early colonists and how they created the stereotypical image of a kiwi bloke Deforestation, the introduction of new mammal predators and the decline of native wildlife Sheep barons and the desire for more land The Native Land Court, why it was set up and how it worked The Wi Parata Case. Māori population decline in the 19th century The Parihaka Raid
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)