A History of New Zealand in 100 Objects
New Zealand history through a new lens – 100 objects offer 100 entry points into the powerful, captivating stories of our shared past.
Photo: supplied/Robert Cross
Written and read by award-winning historian Jock Phillips, The History of New Zealand in 100 Objects is gripping, inclusive, often revelatory and deeply human. A colourful and characterful retelling of our shared past, relevant to today, particular to all of us.
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Maori War Trumpet or Pukaea
10:00 AM.This episode explores Abel Tasman's first encounter with the Tangata Whenua. Audio
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James Cook's Cannon
10:00 AM.How much was the European settlement of NZ underlined by military hardware? Audio
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Paddy Galvin's Pipes
10:00 AM.Life on the South Island gold fields was harsh and grueling but softened a little by the music of Paddy Galvin's pipes. Audio
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Amelia Haszard's Sewing Machine
10:00 AM.The Tarawera eruption story told through the experience of Amelia Haszard and her sewing machine. Audio
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Richard Seddon's Coronation Coatee
10:00 AM.The story of Richard Seddon NZ's longest serving premier/prime minister, ardent supporter of the British empire, early social welfare proponent and cunning controversial politician. Audio
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Parihaka Plough or Parau
10:00 AM.The Parahaka story of in-justice and passive resistance looked at through the blade of a plough. Audio
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Harold Pond's Napier Technical School Uniform
10:00 AM.The story of the Napier earthquake told through the experience of Harold Pond. Audio
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Leslie Adkin's Baton
10:00 AM.The episode tells a story about a volunteer who become a "Special Constable" and joined a mounted unit of mainly farmers who supported the police in violent anti union strike breaking activities. Audio
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Chip and Rona Baileys Typewriter
10:00 AM.A story about the struggle of the watersiders during the 1951 waterfront dispute. Audio
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Tariq Omars Football
10:00 AM.This story is about the Christchurch Mosque Shootings and some of the individuals involved. Audio
