127.1 – Q+A 2023

To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa’s history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts.

126 – Matau the Giant of Wakatipu

As is tradition at the end of a topic, here is a Māori legend! This one talks how Lake Wakatipu in the lower South Island got its distinctive shape, as well as a unique feature that you may not have known about!

125 – Peace In Our Time

We talk about what happens in the immediate aftermath of a battle and how peace was made in our final episode on the pre-European Māori era of Aotearoa’s history.

124 – The Element of Surprise

We discuss how pā, fortified settlements, were captured during military campaigns, in particular how surprise and deception played a huge part in Māori warfare. Cover photo from Wikipedia. Become a Patron! Buy some merch!

123 Part 2 – My Bird of the Century 2023

It’s that time of year again! The Forest and Bird competition to see who is Aotearoa’s Bird of the Year is back on! Every year I pick a native or endemic bird to talk about to teach you about some of the weird and wonderful birds we have. This year it is extra special because […]

123 Part 1 – My Bird of the Century 2023

Request for Questions!

I’m going to be doing a Q+A episode at the end of the year to answer any burning questions you may have about any topics we have covered over the last five years! I want to be able to fill any gaps that you have been wondering about but to do a Q+A episode, I […]

122 – The Field of Battle

Today we will continue on the journey to battle looking at the strategies Māori employed and how they engaged in battle. Become a Patron! Buy some merch!

121 – Lighting the Beacons

We start to look at the process of how Māori went to war, firstly with how they prepared and then go on the journey with them as they gather allies and begin to march. Become a Patron! Buy some merch!

120 – Te Rā with the Early Māori Textiles Team

A very exciting interview with the team that brought home the only known pre-European Māori sail from the British Muesum. We talk about not just Te Rā herself but also the process of talking to the British Museum and organising the exhibition along with the responses from the New Zealand public.