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NZ WARS: Stories of Waitara ()
Directed by Mahanga Pihama
Documentary, War, TV Movie · 44m
Stories of Waitara combines oral histories, state of the art animations and powerful dramatic re-enactments to bring to life the narratives of Te Ātiawa in their epic battle against the military might of the British Empire. Created and presented by award-winning journalist Mihingarangi Forbes NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara documents the epic battle for control over the fertile lands of Taranaki. Shared through the eyes of Te Atiawa descendants including Dr Ruakere Hond with insights from acclaimed historian Dr Vincent O'Malley this digital documentary project focuses on the beginning of the Taranaki wars which started in Waitara and raged across the region for over two decades. The Taranaki pa site of Pukerangiora holds a significant place in New Zealand's military history as a lasting symbol of Maori resistance and resilience. Pukerangiora is now the backdrop for the latest installment of RNZ's award-winning docu-series on the bloody birth of modern New Zealand.
Cast
Mihingarangi Forbes
Crew
- Director
- Mahanga Pihama
- Writer
- Tearepa Kahi
Details
- Runtime
- 44m
- Genres
- Documentary, War, TV Movie
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- New Zealand
- Production
- Great Southern Television