Nz Wars
NZ Wars public holiday was promised by Labour - students
Students who successfully campaigned for a day of remembrance for the New Zealand Wars say Labour promised them a public holiday. The young campaign leaders, all former students at Otorohanga College… Audio
First national commemoration of NZ Wars gets underway
College students launched a petition in 2015 calling for the government to set aside a national day for the New Zealand wars. Today is the start of the first national commemoration. Shannon… Audio
Buddy Mikaere on the Battle of Gate Pā
At the Battle of Gate Pa, 200 Māori faced 1,700 colonial troops and their artillery. Author Buddy Mikaere discusses the events leading up to and following the battle. Audio
Kelvin Day on the Taranaki Wars.
Kelvin Day talks about early commemorations of the Taranaki Wars. Audio
Identities of colonial soldiers uncovered
Researchers have identified the names of 12,000 imperial soldiers who fought in the New Zealand Wars.
Te Awamutu marks first commemoration of NZ Wars
Commemoration ceremonies were held this weekend for the first national day of remembrance for the New Zealand Wars. John Boynton from Te Manu Korihi headed to Te Awamutu where people recognised those… Audio
Sir Wira Gardiner on war and conflict
Sir Wira Gardiner provides insights in the Battle of Passchendaele, the Battle of Stalingrad, Māori involvement in World War I and World War II and the New Zealand Land Wars. Audio
Vincent O’Malley: Extended Interview
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. Video
NZ Wars: Dramatic Recreations
View all of the drama recreations from New Zealand Wars documentary in their full length. Video