The New Zealand Wars 1 - The War that Britain Lost (First Episode)

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The New Zealand Wars 1 - The War that Britain Lost (First Episode)

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This excerpt from the first episode of James Belich’s award-winning history of Māori vs Pākehā armed conflict looks at growing Māori resentment, after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The focus is on Ngā Puhi chief Hōne Heke, who sees few concessions to partnership. He is especially incensed by the refusal of the British to fly a Māori flag alongside the Union Jack. His celebrated acts of civil disobedience directed at this symbol of imperial rule flying over Kororāreka (now Russell) le...

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Video

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1998

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http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-nz-wars-episode-one-1998

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flag / bay of islands / russell / kororareka / treaty of waitangi / war / civil disobedience / conflict / māori / history / colonialism / imperialism / nga puhi / ngā puhi / hone heke / hōne heke / nz on air / new zealand on air

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