To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts.I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, just not as good as I'd like so apologies for that!Questions covered in the episode are:What's one thing that's been lost to history that you'd love to rediscover?What has been the most surprising thing you've learned from doing the pod?Where do you see the future of NZ history going?What's one question you where hoping to get asked so you'd have an excuse to talk about it?Where did your love of history come from, and why in particular the Maori aspect?What influences and / or mentors have you had on your chosen historical studies?I listen to a few narrative history podcasts. Most focus on a specific society, civilization, culture, or nation (e.g. Rome or China) but yours seems to be about the land of Aotearoa/New Zealand itself, with both the Maori and later the European colonists being just one part of that history. Was that a deliberate choice on your part? Is it a reflection of your background as a conservationist? Do you think this focus will change as the narrative moves into the colonial period.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts.I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, just not as good as I'd like so apologies for that!Topics covered in the episode are:Urupā/CemeteriesThe Māori lunar calendar and celestial navigationIncorrect history around the Moriori and other conspiracy theoriesCheck out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To end our chapter on the pre-European period of Aotearoa's history I asked for your questions and you delivered! You guys sent in so many/I spoke too much that I had to split the episode into 5 parts.I messed up the audio a little bit in these episodes and it was gonna be a huge hassle to fix it so I've decided to leave it as is. It's not awful, just not as good as I'd like so apologies for that!Topics covered in the episode are:The history of the All Blacks haka Kapa O Pango?Pre-European hunting, particularly of birds and ratsThe legend of HatupatuCheck out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As is tradition at the end of a topic, here is a Māori legend! This one talks how Lake Wakatipu in the lower South Island got its distinctive shape, as well as a unique feature that you may not have known about!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about what happens in the immediate aftermath of a battle and how peace was made in our final episode on the pre-European Māori era of Aotearoa's history.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss how pā, fortified settlements, were captured during military campaigns, in particular how surprise and deception played a huge part in Māori warfare.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year again! The Forest and Bird competition to see who is Aotearoa's Bird of the Year is back on! Every year I pick a native or endemic bird to talk about to teach you about some of the weird and wonderful birds we have.This year it is extra special because Forest and Bird turn 100 years old this year and to celebrate they have added new contenders into the election that are extinct! So I've chosen two to talk about along with my ecologist partner Lily. This episode we talk about the Bush Wren!Check out the website and shownotes!You can vote in the Bird of the Year here!The book Lily referenced but couldn't remember the name of was Bird Sense: What It's Like to Be a Bird by Tim BirkheadBecome a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year again! The Forest and Bird competition to see who is Aotearoa's Bird of the Year is back on! Every year I pick a native or endemic bird to talk about to teach you about some of the weird and wonderful birds we have.This year it is extra special because Forest and Bird turn 100 years old this year and to celebrate they have added new contenders into the election that are extinct! So I've chosen two to talk about along with ecologist partner Lily. This episode we talk about the Laughing Owl!Check out the website and shownotes!You can vote in the Bird of the Year here!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm going to be doing a Q+A episode at the end of the year to answer any burning questions you may have about any topics we have covered over the last five years! I want to be able to fill any gaps that you have been wondering about but to do a Q+A episode, I need your Qs! So please send me your questions to historyaotearoa@gmail.com. Thanks in advance! :D Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we will continue on the journey to battle looking at the strategies Māori employed and how they engaged in battle.Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.