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126 - Matau the Giant of Wakatipu
Episode 126
As is tradition at the end of a topic, here is a Māori legend! This one talks how Lake Wakatipu in the lower South Island got its distinctive shape, …
2 years, 3 months ago
125 - Peace In Our Time
Episode 125
We talk about what happens in the immediate aftermath of a battle and how peace was made in our final episode on the pre-European Māori era of Aotear…
2 years, 4 months ago
124 - The Element of Surprise
Episode 124
We discuss how pā, fortified settlements, were captured during military campaigns, in particular how surprise and deception played a huge part in Māo…
2 years, 4 months ago
123 Part 1 - My Bird of the Century 2023
Episode 123
It's that time of year again! The Forest and Bird competition to see who is Aotearoa's Bird of the Year is back on! Every year I pick a native or end…
2 years, 5 months ago
123 Part 2 - My Bird of the Century 2023
Episode 123
It's that time of year again! The Forest and Bird competition to see who is Aotearoa's Bird of the Year is back on! Every year I pick a native or end…
2 years, 5 months ago
Request for Questions!
I'm going to be doing a Q+A episode at the end of the year to answer any burning questions you may have about any topics we have covered over the las…
2 years, 5 months ago
122 - The Field of Battle
Episode 122
Today we will continue on the journey to battle looking at the strategies Māori employed and how they engaged in battle.
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2 years, 5 months ago
121 - Lighting the Beacons
Episode 121
We start to look at the process of how Māori went to war, firstly with how they prepared and then go on the journey with them as they gather allies a…
2 years, 6 months ago
120 - Te Rā with the Early Māori Textiles Team
Episode 120
A very exciting interview with the team that brought home the only known pre-European Māori sail from the British Muesum. We talk about not just Te R…
2 years, 6 months ago
119 - Waka Taua
Episode 119
The waka taua, war canoes, are one of the most enduring symbols of power and prestige from pre-European Aotearoa. Today is an extra long episode wher…
2 years, 7 months ago