Untold Pacific History New Zealand and the Mau Movement of Samoa
New Zealand’s period of rule in Samoa was marred by bungled administration and fatal decision-making. The death of one fifth of the population via Spanish influenza, and the fatal shooting of unarmed Samoans by NZ police during a peaceful public march are two key events. This piece sheds light on this period of New Zealand and Samoan history that remains little examined in Aotearoa.
Primary Title
- Untold Pacific History
Episode Title
- New Zealand and the Mau Movement of Samoa
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 1 June 2021
Duration
- 20:26
Episode
- 3
Channel
- RNZ Podcasts & Series
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Episode Description
- New Zealand’s period of rule in Samoa was marred by bungled administration and fatal decision-making. The death of one fifth of the population via Spanish influenza, and the fatal shooting of unarmed Samoans by NZ police during a peaceful public march are two key events. This piece sheds light on this period of New Zealand and Samoan history that remains little examined in Aotearoa.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- History--Samoa
- History--New Zealand
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Tuki Laumea (Director)
- Lisa Taouma (Producer)
- Tuki Laumea (Editor)
- Tuki Laumea (Narrator)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
- Tikilounge Productions (Production Unit)
- Oscar Kightley (Speaker)
- Michael Field (Speaker)
- Leasolagi Malama Meleisea (Speaker)
- Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta'isi Efi (Speaker)
- Pepe Robertson (Speaker)
Subjects
- History--Samoa
- History--New Zealand