NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau

VIDEO & PODCAST. The Wairau Affray in 1843 is considered the first of the NZ Wars conflicts, and the only one to take place in the South Island. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Episodes

Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 1

February 3, 2023 • 46 mins

On June 17th 1843, a posse of European settlers head to the Wairau Valley - planning to arrest the renowned chief Te Rauparaha and his nephew, Te Rangihaeata. A gun battle breaks out and 26 people are killed, including several Pakeha prisoners executed in the aftermath. So... what happened? and why?

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Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 2

February 3, 2023 • 44 mins

Tensions over land at Wairau, and injustices and insults against Ngāti Toa leaders reach their boiling point. Arthur Wakefield, the leader of the Nelson settlement decides to seize the land by force. But the former British Navy Captain has severely underestimated his adversaries... and there will be tragic results.

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Podcast Trailer | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau

January 23, 2023 • 1 min

The NZ Wars series goes back to the first shots fired... to Wairau in June 1843. The fourth chapter of this landmark podcast is out February 3.

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NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau

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Podcast Trailer | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau

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Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 1

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