The Aotearoa History Show Post-War New Zealand
After the war came a new quest for security and identity. With it came new political debates and alliances. Maori and Pasifika moved to the cities. The way we viewed ourselves as a nation was… The 50s and 60s were decades of huge cultural change. Māori were moving into the cities in large numbers for the first time. Meanwhile, there were communist scares, industrial disputes, moral panics about rowdy teenagers - and the beginning of a new kind of kiwi identity. Topics covered: The post-war Baby Boom Māori urbanisation The Cold War, concerns about communist agents and the ANZUS Treaty The formation of the NZ National Party The Waterfront Dispute Concerns about teen “immorality” moral panic and crackdowns The shift from British to Pākehā identity, growing enthusiasm for “kiwi” culture Samoan independence. The Dawn Raids and Polynesian Panthers The Māori Renaissance and activism, including the 1975 Land March and Bastion Point Occupation The Treaty of Waitangi Act and the role of the Waitangi Tribunal
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
- Post-War New Zealand
Date Broadcast
- Monday 4 November 2019
Duration
- 22:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 12
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
- After the war came a new quest for security and identity. With it came new political debates and alliances. Maori and Pasifika moved to the cities. The way we viewed ourselves as a nation was… The 50s and 60s were decades of huge cultural change. Māori were moving into the cities in large numbers for the first time. Meanwhile, there were communist scares, industrial disputes, moral panics about rowdy teenagers - and the beginning of a new kind of kiwi identity. Topics covered: The post-war Baby Boom Māori urbanisation The Cold War, concerns about communist agents and the ANZUS Treaty The formation of the NZ National Party The Waterfront Dispute Concerns about teen “immorality” moral panic and crackdowns The shift from British to Pākehā identity, growing enthusiasm for “kiwi” culture Samoan independence. The Dawn Raids and Polynesian Panthers The Māori Renaissance and activism, including the 1975 Land March and Bastion Point Occupation The Treaty of Waitangi Act and the role of the Waitangi Tribunal
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)