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Discovering our history

A slice of History from the RNZ Archives. Take a gander at this playlist and you’re guaranteed to 1-Up your Pub Quiz knowledge.

Compiled by The Video Wizards. Top class selections, courtesty of the Teams that do video at RNZ.

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Playlist

01
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Stories of Waitara NZ Wars
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New Zealand/Aotearoa stories presented and told like you’ve never seen before. Combines oral histories, animation 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.

02
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Scribe: 'Stand Up' NZ Hip Hop Stand Up
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Scribe and P-Money tell the story of their record-breaking hit ‘Stand Up’, which spent 12 weeks at number one.

03
Tangata Whenua The Citizen’s Handbook
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This episode tackles the settlement of Aotearoa starting with travellers from Polynesia right through to British and European settlers.

04
Te Tiriti o Waitangi The Aotearoa History Show
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Māori and Pākehā wrestle with how to share Aotearoa, the New Zealand Company is formed and Te Tiriti o Waitangi is signed. But before long disputes arise, prompting the Wairau Affray and Northern War.

05
Te Wao Nui Loading Docs
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Kauri are dying. A traditional Māori healer has one last chance to save an entire forest, one tree at a time.

06
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Upper Hutt Posse 'E Tū' NZ Hip Hop Stand Up
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The story behind New Zealand’s first ever hip hop track, 'E Tū' by Upper Hutt Posse. Featuring members Te Kupu, DLT, Teremoana Rapley and Bennett Pomana.

07
Coastwatchers - Operation Pacific Coastwatchers - Operation Pacific
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They’re the unsung heroes of the NZ war effort.  From tin huts dotted across South Pacific, local men, women and in some cases entire villages supported New Zealand during WWII.

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Tau Henare Matangireia
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Conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians. Tau Henare retired from politics in 2014, but could there be a comeback? Asked if he misses parliament Tau doesn’t hesitate: “Hell yes!”

09
The Stories of Ruapekapeka NZ Wars
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The Battle of Ruapekapeka is a tale of unanswered questions but what's clear is the importance of the Northern Wars and the impact they still have in Northland today.

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Sisters Underground 'In The Neighbourhood' NZ Hip Hop Stand Up
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Two teenagers from Ōtara, Brenda and Hassanah, were the voices behind the 1994 song, In the Neighbourhood which went on to become an iconic part of New Zealand music history.

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