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NZ Wars Collection: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika

RNZ
New Zealand Wars
Wairau Valley
Waikato War
Tauranga Moana
Auckland
Kingitanga
Gate Pa
Wairau
Waitara
Tauranga
Gate Pa (pukehinahina)
New Zealand Settlements Act 1863
Paraone Koikoi
Te Ranga
Rua Peka Peka
Wairenga-a-Hika
Te Tiriti O Waitangi
Ngāti Toa
Ruapekapeka
Taranaki Wars

Kohikohinga o nga pakanga o Aotearoa. The sixth chapter explores the siege and its devastating consequences for the people of Te Tai Rāwhiti, illuminating a significant event in Aotearoa's history.

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In 1865, government forces planned an expedition against the Pai Mārire community at Waerenga-a-Hika pā, near Gisborne. The pā had become a refuge for several hundred people who made up over half the Tūranga Māori population, fleeing the East Coast W... more

The sixth chapter explores the siege and its devastating consequences for the people of Te Tai Rawhiti, illuminating a significant event in Aotearoa's history.

Watch the video documentary version of this series here: rnz.co.nz/video

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On the eve the battle, British troops have ringfenced Gate Pa. Māori are out-numbered 7:1. Can they survive the biggest artillery bombardment ever on New Zealand soil and face down the might of empire? It's a clash between the world's most powerful a... more

Paraone Koikoi was at the Battle of Gate Pa in 1864, when Tauranga Moana iwi bested the British army in one of the most humiliating defeats in its history. Now, 160 years later, his great-great-great grand-daughter combines her personal story with ri... more

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Vincent O'Malley
NZ war historian who discusses land confiscations and regional history
Historian, author
Episode: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika
Ruth Smith
Historian or researcher contributing to the Waerenga-a-Hika narrative
Ruth Smith (Ngāti Porou), researcher
Episode: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika
Nikki Pewhairangi
Ngāti Porou commentator discussing iwi perspectives
Te Aitanga a Mahaki
Episode: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika
Willie Te Aho
Chief executive of Te Aitanga Mahaki
Te Aitanga Mahaki
Episode: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika
Nick Tupara
Historian and local expert
Turanganui-a-Kiwa historian
Episode: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika
Barimi Kaere
Historia/analyst on Ngāi Tama Rāwaho
Ngāi Tama Rāwaho
Episode: Stories of Tauranga Moana | Episode 2
Paraone Koikoi
Descendant and storyteller
Ngāi Tamarāwaho
Episode: Stories of Tauranga Moana | Episode 2
Koro Nicholas
Historian/heritage keeper of Pirirakau
Ngāi Pirirakau
Episode: Stories of Tauranga Moana | Episode 2
Buddy Mikaere
Co-author and historian
Ngāi Tamarāwaho
Episode: Stories of Tauranga Moana | Episode 2

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William Ray
Producer mentioned in credits; host and co-creator of the series

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#164
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#39
New Zealand/History
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#202
Austria/History

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Stories of Waitara | Waitara and One Family's Journey
Q: What sparked the Waitara dispute and how did it unfold into broader conflict?
The conflict began over land sales deemed disputed, with the crown pushing ahead despite Maori resistance and mana whenua asserting their rights; this clash escalated into a full-scale military engagement that lasted many years.

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This series offers historically rich explorations of pivotal conflicts in 19th-century Aotearoa, focusing on the NZ Wars and their legacies. Across episodes, listeners encounter in-depth analysis of battles, land policy, and sovereignty, interwoven with archival material, expert commentary, and personal narratives. The format blends scholarly context with intimate storytelling—often via historians, descendants, and Indigenous voices—providing nuanced perspectives on how memory, justice, and identity intersect with colonial history. Noteworthy elements include detailed battlefield reconstructions, discussions of treaty implications, and reverent attention to iwi voices and oral histories that illuminate both the human stakes and the broader ... more

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