New Zealand Wars - Stories of Tainui (2020)
The documentary tells the story of the events leading up to the war, the motivations of the people who fought, and its impact on history. The 1863 invasion of the Waikato was the defining conflict of New Zealand, reinforcing the Crown’s power, entrenching one of Aotearoa’s oldest political institutions (the Kiingitanga) and resulting in land confiscations that continue to shape New Zealand today. Once again, Great Southern Television and Aotearoa Media Collective bring this important chapter of our nation’s story to life, teaming up with RNZ to create a digital documentary project that vividly illustrates how these battles looked, sounded and felt. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes and featuring Dr Vincent O’Malley alongside esteemed iwi historians Rahui Papa, Brad Totorewa, Tom Roa, Mamae Takerei and Kawhia Muraahi, NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui examines the events that continue to influence contemporary Aotearoa.
Primary Title
- New Zealand Wars - Stories of Tainui
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 17 March 2021
Release Year
- 2020
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- The documentary tells the story of the events leading up to the war, the motivations of the people who fought, and its impact on history. The 1863 invasion of the Waikato was the defining conflict of New Zealand, reinforcing the Crown’s power, entrenching one of Aotearoa’s oldest political institutions (the Kiingitanga) and resulting in land confiscations that continue to shape New Zealand today. Once again, Great Southern Television and Aotearoa Media Collective bring this important chapter of our nation’s story to life, teaming up with RNZ to create a digital documentary project that vividly illustrates how these battles looked, sounded and felt. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes and featuring Dr Vincent O’Malley alongside esteemed iwi historians Rahui Papa, Brad Totorewa, Tom Roa, Mamae Takerei and Kawhia Muraahi, NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui examines the events that continue to influence contemporary Aotearoa.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
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
- Maori (New Zealand people)--History
- New Zealand--History--New Zealand Wars, 1860-1872
- New Zealand--History--1840-1876
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- War
Contributors
- Mihingarangi Forbes (Presenter)
- Rahui Papa (Interviewee)
- Bad Totorewa (Interviewee)
- Mamae Takerei Te Rauangaanga (Interviewee)
- Dr Tom Roa (Interviewee)
- Kaawhia Te Muraahi (Interviewee)
- Dr Vincent O'Malley (Interviewee)
- Christopher Anderton (Editor)
- Arthur Rasmussen (Director of Photography)
- Annabelle Lee-Mather (Executive Producer)
- Philip Smith (Executive Producer)
- Mahanga Pihama (Director)
- Cameron Bennett (Director)
- Cameron Bennett (Writer)
- Mahanga Pihama (Producer)
- Great Southern Television (Production Unit)
- NZ On Air (Funder)
- Radio New Zealand (Funder)
- Aotearoa Media Collective (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--History
- New Zealand--History--New Zealand Wars, 1860-1872
- New Zealand--History--1840-1876
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand