History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast

 An introduction to what the podcast is about and who I am!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the land before people and the face of New Zealand. We also discuss the weird and wonderful animals that can be found in the bush of Aotearoa! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the human element of New Zealand and how they arrived here. Moving from South East Asia into the Pacific, developing technology and culture along the way. Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dramatic retelling of the famous Maori myth of Kupe fighting the Giant Wheke and discovering Aotearoa in the process! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk about whakapapa, geneaology, the oral tradition of Maori and the Great Fleet! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A dramatic retelling of the Great Fleet/Migration! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 We talk about the Maori colonial period and what they were doing to survive in their new home. Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A talk (rant) about tuatara that was only meant to be 30mins! (woops)Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A dramatic retelling of the Maori creation story and how the Earth and Sky were pushed apart! There is also a war between birds for good measure too! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 This time we are learning about how the East Polynesians that arrived in Aotearoa gradually changed into the Maori we know today.If you would like to donate to the families of the Christchurch attacks follow the links below:https://www.launchgood.com/project/support_for_the_families__victims_of_the_new_zealand_mosque_shootings#!/ https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/christchurch-shooting-victims-fund  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 We talk about traditional Maori social structure, hierarchy and how everyone fit into society! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 We talk about land borders and how Maori viewed each other, houses, marae and their construction! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 We talk all about pre-European Maori women and what their life was like! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 We talk about the Maori welcoming ceremony, powhiri, as well as some other related stuff! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A dramatic retelling of the origins of our favourite trickster: Maui!Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A short little episode about the Maori new year: Matariki! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoaLinks to some of the kites talked about in the episode: https://teara.govt.nz/en/artwork/5292/maori-kites https://teara.govt.nz/en/object/5284/birdman-kite https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/5293/birdman-kite-1890 https://teara.govt.nz/en/diagram/5294/how-to-make-a-manu-taratahi ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Today we start our next major Maori culture topic, carving. This episode we discuss how to make and use toki, adzes, as well as their mythological origins! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about toki poutangata, ceremonial adzes, as well as some of the other tools used by traditional Maori carvers.Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the mythical origins of carving along with the two main styles and finish with a short talk about tokotoko, orator’s staffs! Oh, and there is a giveaway too!Become a Patron if you want to support the show (and if you don’t win the giveaway :P)https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa If you want to enter the giveaway for the three beanies and three caps you just need to send me an email (you can use the contact form under “Contact” on the menu to the right) with the below details:– Your name– The hemisphere (north or south) that you live in– Something you liked, learned or a suggestion for the podcastPlus one of the following:– A screenshot of a review you made for HANZ– A picture of where you are listening to the podcastOnce you send those to me, you will be entered in and I will draw the winners after the giveaway closes at 5pm NZST on 24/08/19. Winners will be drawn at random with the three caps only available to those that live in the northern hemisphere and the three beanies only available to those in the Southern Hemisphere. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are now transferred to our new podcast host and I think everything didn't shatter and you may not need to do anything! If you are seeing this episode, you're on the new feed! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.