
Five-part series The New Zealand Wars took a new look at the history of Māori vs Pākehā armed conflict
Documentary • Series • 1998 • 1 season
Created by: James Belich
S1 E1 - The War Britain Lost
This excerpt from the first episode of James Belich’s award-winning history of Māori vs Pākehā armed conflict looks at growing Māori resentment, after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The focus is on Ngā Puhi chief Hōne Heke, who sees few concessions to partnership. He is especially incensed by the refusal of the British to fly a Māori flag alongside the Union Jack. His celebrated acts of civil disobedience directed at this symbol of imperial rule flying over Kororāreka (now Russell) lead to the outbreak of war in the north.
Jan 1, 1998 • 49m
S1 E2 - Kings and Empires
Jan 8, 1998 • 50m
S1 E3 - The Invasion of the Waikato
Jan 15, 1998 • 50m
S1 E4 - Taranaki Prophets
Jan 22, 1998 • 50m
S1 E5 - The East Coast Wars
Jan 29, 1998 • 51m
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The New Zealand Wars
Five-part series The New Zealand Wars took a new look at the history of Māori vs Pākehā armed conflict
Documentary • TV Series • 1998