NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka

Watch the full documentary: NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka  Read more Video

This crucial moment in New Zealand's history was inconclusive in 1845 and little known today. In this podcast, Shannon Haunui-Thompson looks at what led to the battle, the famous trench warfare and… Read more Audio

Watch Riqi Harawira's music video Ruapekapeka which uses footage from NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka. Read more

Historian Vincent O'Malley writes about the importance of acknowledging the darker episodes of New Zealand's past.  Read more Video

Discover the story of Ruapekapeka in our VR experience.  Read more

Historian Vincent O’Malley talks about the battle of Kororareka, and reflects on the significance of the Treaty to our nation at the treaty grounds. Read more Video

Arapeta Hamilton speaks about his whakapapa, Nga Puhi Chief Pomare II, economics of the North in the 1800’s, and the consequence of the Northern Wars and how its effects are still felt in Northland… Read more Video

Ruapekapeka Trust member Peeni Henare talks about the Battle at Ruapekapeka, why the location was picked, the design of the Pa and the loss of British and Maori lives. Read more Video

Te Warahi Hetaraka talks about his ancestral links to the warriors at the battle of Ruapekapeka, stories about the battle, exchanges between the British and northern Maori at the time, and artifacts… Read more Video

View all of the drama recreations from New Zealand Wars documentary in their full length. Read more Video

Hemi Tai Tin gives background meaning to the haka performed by the group Te Taha Tū.  Read more Video

The uncut version of the Moteatea performed in the New Zealand Wars documentary by Te Taha Tū. Read more Video

Fly over the British Camp, the British firing position, and the reveal of Ruapekapeka Pa. Read more Video

- Fly along the front wall of the palisades showing the sophistication of the defense measures of the Pa. Also shows how the trenches worked, and how they aided the warriors in battle.  Read more Video

A fly over and around the Ruapekapeka Pa showing cannon fire from the British displaying the strength of the Pa. Read more Video

How  Read more Video

An animation dissects the Ruapekapeka Pa and shows how its underground bunkers worked.  Read more Video