
HistoryExtra podcast New Zealand: everything you wanted to know
Aug 19, 2023
Explore the unique aspects of studying New Zealand's short history, debunking myths about pre-Maori groups and discussing European involvement. Delve into Captain Cook's complex character and his impact on indigenous peoples. Learn about the positive early relations between European settlers and the Maori. Follow the timeline of New Zealand's journey towards independence and discover the impact of the First World War on society. Explore the significance of the traditional Maori dance, the hacker, and its connection to the All Blacks. Understand how New Zealand influenced British society and the enduring Britishness of New Zealanders.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
New Zealand's Human History
01:35 • 11min
Captain Cook: Explorer or Exploiter?
12:41 • 3min
Early European Settlers and the Mari People
15:30 • 22min
New Zealand's Path to Independence
37:25 • 9min
New Zealand's Reaction to the First World War and the Impact of Gallipoli
46:21 • 4min
The Background and Significance of the All Blacks' Hacker
50:13 • 2min
The Impact of New Zealand on Britain
51:51 • 4min
