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NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana

48m

The fifth chapter of this series recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

1 episode

Documentary

The fifth chapter of this series, NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations.
48m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

The fifth chapter of this series, NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations.
1m

Extras: Karanga

An extended version of the karanga from the documentary.
1m

Extended Interview with Dr. Vincent O'Malley

An extended interview with Dr. Vincent O'Malley.
59m

Extended Interview with Joshua Te Kani

An extended interview with Joshua Te Kani.
1h 25m

Extras: Ka Horo Te Pā

An extended version of the haka from the documentary.
1m

Extras: The Battle of Te Ranga

The Battle of Te Ranga, as recreated in the documentary.
4m

Extended Interview with Koro Nicholas

An extended interview with Koro Nicholas.
1h 52m

Extended Interview with Maxine Ngaronoa Rewiti-Ngata at Wairoa River

An extended interview between Mihingarangi Forbes and Maxine Ngaronoa Rewiti-Ngata at Wairoa River.
11m

Extras: Moteatea

An extended version of the moteatea from the documentary.
4m

Extended Interview with Matakokiri Tata at Gate Pa Domain

An extended interview between Mihingarangi Forbes and Matakokiri Tata at Gate Pa Domain.
7m

Extras: The Battle of Pukehinahina

The Battle of Pukehinahina, as recreated in the documentary.
7m

Extras: Te Haka a Ranginui

An extended version of Te Haka a Ranginui from the documentary.
2m

Extended Interview with Matakokiri Tata

An extended interview with Matakokiri Tata.
1h 38m

Extended Interview with Maxine Ngaronoa Reweti-Ngata

An extended interview with Maxine Ngaronoa Reweti-Ngata.
1h 32m

Awards

New Zealand Television Awards

Te Māngai Pāho Best Māori Programme Award

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Great Southern Television

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