The New Zealand Wars

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The War That Britain Lost
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In 1916 while New Zealand and Australia focused on a great war, 12 thousand miles away another war ended in the heart of NZ’s North Island. Episode One details the first war between .. show full overview
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Kings and Empires
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In 1840 the lands as far as the eye could see were part of an empire. The empire was not British, but Maori. It’s “emperor” was the great Ngati Toa chief, Te Rauparaha. He was the .. show full overview
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The Invasion of Waikato
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In July 1863 sixteen Maori missionary entertainers were in England giving sermons and lectures as well as performing haka. On the 15th of July they had an audience with Queen Victoria .. show full overview
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Taranaki Prophets
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On the 6th April 1864 a strong patrol set out from the fort at Kaitake, south of New Plymouth, a company each of Imperial and Colonial infantry under Captain T.J.W. Lloyd of the 57th who .. show full overview
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The East Coast Wars
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The East Coast Wars raged from Taupo to East Cape, Hauraki to Hawkes Bay, over 7 years, from 1865 to 1872, bringing fire and sword to a vast chunk of the North Island. This Seven Year .. show full overview

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