The New Zealand Wars

S1 · E1 — The War Britain Lost

Season 1 · 5 episodesThe New Zealand Wars
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The War Britain LostE1 · 49 min

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.

Kings and EmpiresE2 · 50 min
The Invasion of the WaikatoE3 · 50 min
Taranaki ProphetsE4 · 50 min
The East Coast WarsE5 · 51 min

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Kings and Empires

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The War Britain LostE1 · 49 min

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.

Kings and EmpiresE2 · 50 min
The Invasion of the WaikatoE3 · 50 min
Taranaki ProphetsE4 · 50 min
The East Coast WarsE5 · 51 min