NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui | Documentary | RNZ

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Available to watch in 4K here: www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/nzwa...

NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui is the third compelling chapter in RNZ’s award-winning documentary project on the New Zealand Wars.

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.

Made with the support of NZ On Air.

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Жыл бұрын
As a Norwegian man living in New Zealand 17 years i know all about Maori culture and their ability to outsmart British with trenches on several occasions during battle. I know of VC recipient Ngarimu and Haane Manahi's courageous efforts in WW2. Or VC recipient Willy Apiata's bravery against heavy gunfire or the legendary feats of the 28th Maori battalion at the battle of 42nd Street. Please don't ever think all white people are ignorant to your contributions to both this country and the world because there's alot of us who see you, for you and never the statistic for which you are continuously judged by. Your contribution to the game of rugby is also over a century old with an impressive record over tier 1 teams. Let no one say your people never did anything worthy of praise because you have shown time and again that you punch above your weight. Just thought I'd say this looking from the outside in.
chill 1
Жыл бұрын
As Maori from Tainui and Mgati Maniapoto but not having an in depth knowledge of my own past, this was a confronting yet informative doco. I would like to thank all involved in the making of this doco. You have helped me understand and connect with not only my stance of indigenous rights, but my family, culture and educated me a bit more to be able to pass onto future generations of my family. May the funding for things like this continue. Thank you. Arohamai
Ahoosi Foou
Жыл бұрын
Great to see this. A Tongan who appreciates this land and its people.
Samoan Gentleman
Жыл бұрын
As a Samoan who now lives and call Aotearoa home. This documentary touched me deeply. I wish I was taught this in my history class. Rest in love to all souls who were lost and may they find true peace one day.
Te Mana Performing Arts
11 ай бұрын
From a Fijian who now calls Aotearoa home...im greatful for this series on the nz land wars. All non-Maori need to learn the true history of this country and not live in ignorance. I was so touched by this presentation 😭 and my heart goes out to all tangata whenua. I will teach my kids this history and not to be ignorant citizens of this beautiful country. Kia kaha to my Maori brothers and sisters...and thankyou for fighting for what is right...you are a great example to your indigenous whanau of Moana nui akiva. 🙏🌺
Sanika Sathe
Жыл бұрын
This is such a powerful documentary. I have goosebumps and tears. So painful to see the rich Maori heritage being destroyed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating this and sharing it on a free online platform so that everyone can know how Maori’s have suffered. And feel at-least 1% of the pain in the heart of today’s indigenous people. Todays polished and happy NZ doesn’t seem happy anymore.
Kevin Chalmers
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding portrayal of history, sobering and enlightening, don’t ever forget the past that cannot be changed but don’t hold current New Zealanders for the sins of the past, draw courage and experiences from the past and continue to move to a harmonious future.
J Makafa
Жыл бұрын
The sad realitiy of NZ history with the effects still being felt today. Extremely annoying I didn't get to learn the true history of NZ in school, heres hoping they make the new NZ curriculum better than it was when I was at school. This was sad but an enlightening watch.
Kaleo Nauta
Ай бұрын
As a Hawaiian/Tahitian guy, I respect the Maori for there fight against the British Empire.
Stevie Ashby
Жыл бұрын
This is the history than needs to be taught in our schools. WW2 and WW1 was shoved down our throats at school, why wasn’t our own history above a countrys oceans away. I’m saddened and disappointed I never had the opportunity to learn our Own history. I hope this changes in the future
J Gray
Жыл бұрын
These videos are absolutely fascinating. What I earlier thought about the land war period has been completely changed. How wrong we were. I am so sorry. Lest We Forget 🇳🇿🇳🇿
Chris & Lavinia Kereopa
Жыл бұрын
Heart touching i was told all these stories as a young boy! Good to see them being told to everyone🙂
Makiau Joe
11 ай бұрын
this hits deep , honestly thats why i respect maori people regardless, the land, sea, culture and everything that surrounds this beautiful Aotearoa, as a Cook island i thank you so much for letting me live on this land and being mindful of what i actually ground my feet on💜
Brittney Fletcher
Жыл бұрын
As a teacher, I am honored to share and teach these truthful stories of what happened to our people.
Sunil Sharma
Жыл бұрын
This is really well made. Great way to learn history.
Zoe Kenny
Жыл бұрын
What an eye-opening and sobering documentary, brilliantly executed. Bravo! As an Australian, I can only dream of the day when the stories of the colonial invasion and dispossession of Aboriginals are portrayed in a similar way. We're still way behind in coming to terms with our own dark history and how that affects Aboriginal people, and in fact our whole society, today.
C Ash
Жыл бұрын
As a direct descendant of Irish blood from the first convicts of Port Arthur..the British Emperor still have a lot to answer for. This documentary made my stomach churn with anger at the British and mourn for your people.
LimitWHK
Жыл бұрын
Makes me solemnly think about my heritage, being brought up with strong ties to areas and people of Maori culture of which I hold huge respect.
Pame Snooze Wear
Ай бұрын
Watching this documentary brings me memories of how elders in our village used to tell us stories on how our ancestors here in the West of Fiji never agree to British rule or even Christianity. They fought many wars here in the Western Fiji highlands in return we were wacked with that Measles pandemic which almost kill us all...
To be Honest
Жыл бұрын
Wow... what a documentary. I’m samoan who was born and raised in NZ and never knew any of this.. I got goosebumps. The Maori troops were warriors!! We need more Documentaries like this! Smh. The whites just taking everything! How have they not been punished for all the war atrocities they’ve committed ffs.
archimedes685
Жыл бұрын
I’m a Samoan born in New Zealand when I was growing up we were never taught this kind of history never learnt of the atrocities that the Maori people were put through or what New Zealand put Samoa through always sweeping shit under The carpet and trying to keep everything a secret but like they say everything thrown in the dark will one day come to light 💯 my alofa goes out to the real owners of the land the tangata whenua The Maori people never forget the oast
Eric Tricklebank
11 ай бұрын
Good job of making this RNZ and well fronted. You can sense the restraint shown by the guest speakers / storytellers who felt every word they spoke but did the mahi of getting the message across. My mother always showed signs of hurt whenever we would go past Rangiriri which I didnt fully understand until later in life. As a descendent of those who went to exile in the King Country, I very much look forward to the next installment (if there is to be one), detailing that chapter of the story. Kia ora
Rodney Croft
2 ай бұрын
I like to see history explained from the losers or victims, because (in my opinion) you know it is the truth. I can’t see anywhere in the world where the British invaders have done anything less than colonialism for their own benefit. Any history written by them the British is questionable to say the least. From a Aussie.
jeromy van riel
2 ай бұрын
I am of Dutch decent born in NZ. Tainui are amongst those loving people who gave me so much love and care sharing their rich and honourable culture and language with me. when I called "Koro" I was his mokopuna. . Kei te mihi.
Gordey Hustle
Жыл бұрын
I will forever be proud to be maori , and nothing anyone can do will change that .
Lauren Z
2 ай бұрын
my whanau comes from tainui, my mum has told me stories about their land being taken living in aus has made it hard to learn more about my family's history, thank you for this
Petuera Te huia
8 ай бұрын
What an amazing doco. Im Waikato and my iwi is Ngati Maniapoto. Thank you so much for sharing the history of our rohe of Waikato as tangata whenua to the whole world.
foot
11 ай бұрын
i am a Catalan, from a town near Barcelona. i have never been anywhere near Aotearoa, yet i am in love with this country and its people.
David Jacob
2 ай бұрын
as a human, i'm really touch by the fact that a country has choose to encourage the origin of the land, with no shadow of a doubt, this country will thrive beautifuly..
Nuno Gonzalez
Жыл бұрын
What is most remarkable and amazing is the sophistication of the entrenchments. It's as if they were made by trained engineers 40 years later!
kickstarkennedy
Жыл бұрын
It never ends really, the consequence of stealing other peoples countries, ours was the first, I am Irish. but you can see that plenty of Irish and Scots served the Empire in the wars against the Maori, hard to watch. I live in Canada, my grandchildren are part Ojibwe, Cree, and French ancestry which makes me happy for their future in this land.
Hibiscus coastie
Жыл бұрын
This should be on TV1 or TV3 for all Kiwis to watch...Great insight Doco.Ka pai...Much aroha to our Tainui cuzzies.Kia kaha
Te Arks Hunta
Жыл бұрын
Very Well Made and Presented Doco, the CGI Really Helps Visualise the Land Scape and Pa Sites and How Genius they Were Built.
R B
Жыл бұрын
My daughter is just starting high school, knowing they are still teaching a government curriculum who's intent hasn't changed since it was first written, deeply concerns me. Perhaps documentaries like this will help her to find balance and her own way through a modern World with it's own challenges.
Read RK
Жыл бұрын
Much respect and lofas to Maori from 🇼🇸
Shawn McKinnon
Жыл бұрын
You will never be forgotten. God bless my Maori people for we are the people of the land Amene
Callem Taurerewa-McNeill
Жыл бұрын
Ngā mihi tino nui Radio Nz and Mihingarangi Forbes, absolutely loved the Taranaki land wars coverage and now this one in the Waikato 😁
Martha May Te Puia
Жыл бұрын
I am weeping with so much mamae for my people, especially our wahine and our tamariki of this time.
Shawn Hill
Жыл бұрын
I’m Australian but did my first 5 years of schooling in Auckland NZ . We were never taught this history. Thanks for the truth.
Sarthak Lathiya
Жыл бұрын
awesome Documentary..insightful and emotional and educational..Good work RNZ !! and Will always wait for this kind of Documentary. !!
Miles Brown
Жыл бұрын
This is amazing, we need a full on movie :)
Cream Hc
Жыл бұрын
This is not taught in the UK, a good kiwi friend put me into this and as a Brit I'm shocked.
Pepdoitz
Жыл бұрын
Balling my eyes out right now 😭😭😭 can feel the mamae (pain) I can only imagine Mahinerangi forbes crying alot throughout making this documentary 😢 💔 ka arohanui whanau. ❤💙
Te Arks Hunta
Жыл бұрын
Proud to be Maori, Much Aroha for Aotearoa and My Tipuna Who ensured We Would to be treated Like Other indigenous Cultures Who Got Walked Over With No Resistance and No Treaty.
R A C H E L
Жыл бұрын
I just learned my grandfathers great grandmother was from tainui. I'm mindblown. Amazing ❤🖤
Trevor Clausen
Жыл бұрын
Big praise to this Tainui princess 🌹 Mihi Forbes🌹, your a true Taonga,for sharing our historical battles of our ancestors all over Aotearoa. Much love from a proud Native.
william wood
Жыл бұрын
So greatfull for this as Auckland was my old stomping grounds city/south . For 25 years I knew little about my ancestors , Till i moved to Australia were I found more about my culture proud to be Moari NGA POI . NORTH ISLAND will always be home wish i had spent more time learning the history /culture . When i was there learnt to respect my Alders / Ancestors and cultural ways of living off the land with respect for it .Continue to miss all the elements of NEW ZEALAND 👃😘🤗 .Thank you for the in lightning history RNZ KEA KAHA E MOARI ORA ,AMENIA
Trustnone Sayless
10 ай бұрын
can we please see more about Maori History, like stories of iwi and hapu, myths and legends. Would be awesome to see. Nga Mihi
Kaylah & Liam
Жыл бұрын
Finally something on KZitem created by my culture for me to learn from. Kiaora kiaora whanau...x
carol scutt
Жыл бұрын
So good to be educated in our true history, Thankyou .I was married at Saint Paul’s in March 1970.Have always felt very connected.
Jacques Hughes
Жыл бұрын
So sad - colonialism and invasion. Thank God that the Maori culture survived and lives on - don't let this precious history die. Great video.
htwnlife htwnlife
Жыл бұрын
I was born in Hamilton. I am indian and I use to be in the kapahaka at frankton primary school but we were always taught james cook discovered NZ and that was literally it. Never once was real history like this ever taught. I have been driving between Hamilton and Auckland all my life 100"s of times and only now do I truly know what happened in this stretch of land and the bloodshed it holds. I can never look at this route the same .
korena Runga
Жыл бұрын
Rangariri cemetery so shocking how my people are buried there with no acknowledgement but the soldiers have
John Corstens
2 ай бұрын
Excellent lesson of New Zealands history of the Maori wars.
Regan Carter
2 ай бұрын
I am a pakeha I am from Onerahi I am only 42 years old and when you say that pakeha commemorate Anzac Day and such things you do not speak for me I am in agreeance with you the Maori in that it was wrong what happened and I am inspired by your courage and have never agreed with colonialism or whatever it is called
Pierce Hart
Ай бұрын
this is incredible - need a movie on this.
Lili I
Жыл бұрын
My heart is breaking and I’m only a quarter of the way through it. And this is only Waikato...
KyFer
Жыл бұрын
as a student in highschool i watched this video like 20 times.
Greg Tula
7 ай бұрын
Watching true I was very sad bat am from Vanuatu 🇻🇺 nz 😢moarii u a the people of this land I respect u all and naw the bas has gone we a going on let's be together ❤ love nz
Ninna Miikskim
Ай бұрын
Hats off to the Moari from Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot people) You guys have respect from us from a Warrior People
Mick M
Жыл бұрын
Profoundly sad watching this - respect.
Tauariki Kaa
2 ай бұрын
I just cry and cry because I have been to rangiowhia and hearing my great great great grandmother Te maemae escaping and what happen there and other places in waikato and Aotearoa the pain will never go away and will will always be remembered for generations
NOMEZ T
Жыл бұрын
When I went to Rangiriri you just feel the pain and sorrow.
Scope Waterclan
Жыл бұрын
Alofa atu my polynesian family from Hamoa. Respect!.
Billy Whizz
9 ай бұрын
I’m English, but lived in NZ in the past. I learnt a lot about NZ, and what an amazing country and fantastic people live in it. I’m 100% embarrassed about the British empire’s past, not just in NZ, but all around the world. Sorry NZ.
koko mitchell
8 ай бұрын
As 1/3rd African American I wish I knew my history. I am deeply searching.
Sam Rakai
2 ай бұрын
This is eye opening. I shed tears. I now understand. Greatest respect.
Joel Samuel
2 ай бұрын
I suspect those in power of NZs government today hold the same sentiments as those who had invaded Aotearoa just over 100yrs ago.
Chao
Жыл бұрын
Great documentary. Rare to see documentary about NZ
S
Жыл бұрын
There's plenty around bro - check out the NZ Wars series by James Belich or the extended interviews connected to this RNZ doco here - kzitem.info/news/bejne/0YChvp5onouiZIY
dori chamoun
Жыл бұрын
God bless the all the New Zealanders who died in that war and god bless you for making these documentary 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Billy Eyeball
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic doco , thanks.
paalani27
Жыл бұрын
Much love and aloha from Hawai’i.
khurram wadiwalla
Ай бұрын
At 25 mark it is poignant for Maori that were buried unnamed and forgotten for decades. You can feel that lose.
Agnes Tepania
4 ай бұрын
Wow this brought tears to my eyes.
James Tiopira
Жыл бұрын
I hope someone makes a documentary like this one but about Turanganui a kiwa
BOLANZ
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mihinarangi 🙏🌿
Piscean Soul
Жыл бұрын
we will never give up 🖤
Martha Hinga
Жыл бұрын
Got me in tears I'm waikato and I didnt even no this heartbroken
Murray Stockman
Жыл бұрын
Surrender is not an option such powerful words
King Tom
Жыл бұрын
Ataahua 🙏 Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua ('I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past') - the past present and future are intertwined, we carry it with us. Whakapono Tumanako me te Aroha tangata whenua✌️