Wira Gardiner
Oranga Tamariki responds to Waitangi Tribunal report
Oranga Tamariki's chief executive Sir Wira Gardiner has responded in a statement: "We are pleased to receive this report from the Waitangi Tribunal. The recommendations made by the Tribunal are… Audio
Kei Warewaretia tātou - Lest We Forget
Captain Harding Waipuke Leaf was killed in action in Crete 1941, two of his descendants talk about his extraordinary service in both World War I and World War II. Dr Monty Soutar's book about the… Audio, Gallery
Sir Wira Gardiner - Following the Maori Battalion
The 28th Maori Battalion is well known for its role in the Second World War but it was a story of many parts. The companies of the battalion were drawn from different tribal and regional groups and… Audio, Gallery
Ake Ake Kia Kaha E! B Company of the 28th Māori Battalion - Book Launch Coverage
Military historian and author Sir Wira Gardiner talks about his new book, Ake Ake Kia Kaha E - Forever Brave B Company (28th Māori Battalion) Audio
Te Ahi Kaa features a presentation from Sir Wira Gardiner
To mark the National Day of the 19th century New Zealand Wars Te Ahi Kaa features a keynote presentation from Sir Wira Gardiner who talks about the impact, scale and price of War. (This first featured… Audio
The Best of Te Ahi Kaa 2017 – Ngā kōrero o te tau
Te Ahi Kaa wraps up 2017 with a look back at some of this year's highlights. 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
New Zealand Wars commemoration sparks surge of interest
The first ever day of commemoration of the New Zealand wars is sparking renewed interest in what happened in the battles that took place almost a century and a half ago. Historians and Maori leaders… Audio
Commissioned: Local Government Commission Chair Sir Wira Gardiner
Sir Wira Gardiner is chair of the Local Government Commission overseeing our 78 local authorities, 11 regional councils and 67 territorial authorities. Rodney, Waiheke and the Wairarapa could all have… Audio
Te Papa Chairman likes idea of new art gallery
The Chairman of Te Papa wants a new venue to display more of the museum's art works - if he can find the money. Audio
Treaty Debate 1 (2005)
The series begins with a view from inside the Waitangi Tribunal. The chair at that time, Judge Joe Williams, and former chair Wira Gardiner, consider the unsettled history of the Tribunal and the… Audio