
History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast
In this “unashamedly homegrown” podcast we tell the story of our islands from the time before people arrived all the way up to the year 2000. Winner of the bronze award for Best Indie Podcast in the NZ Podcast Awards 2021, Silver for Best Educational and Best Indie in 2022 and Silver for Best History in 2023 and 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Apr 19, 2025 • 12min
155 - Around the World in 1769: France and the USA
Today we continue heading further west to hear about two great friends with rather exciting futures ahead of them!Check out the French History Podcast here!Check out We Effed Up here!Check out Imperfect Men here!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 2025 • 23min
154 - Around the World in 1769: India and Iran
Today we continue our world tour as we talk about what was going on in India and Iran in the year 1769 with the History of Fresh Produce and the History of Persia!You can find the History of Fresh Produce here and the History of Persia here! Of course you can also find them wherever you are listening to this episode!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2025 • 41min
153 - Around the World in 1769: China
Chris Stewart, host of the History of China podcast, dives into the complex historical landscape of 1769 China under the Qing dynasty. He discusses how China's internal focus limited its awareness of global events, shedding light on the Qing Empire’s struggles in Burma. Notably, Chris reveals insights into the Sino-Burmese War, highlighting its impact on both regional dynamics and Qing ambitions. His engaging narrative emphasizes themes of ambition, loss, and the enduring implications of imperial conflicts, painting a vivid picture of a pivotal time in history.

Mar 8, 2025 • 19min
152 - Tinirau and the Whale
We haven't had one of these in a while! A Māori story about a man, his whale and the woman who saves the day.Warning: (spoilers) Involves animal deathCheck out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 17min
151 - Tuna (Eels)
I'm currently in deep in the research of our next major explorer and I need a bit more time to get that all done since it's a big-un! To tide you over there is going to be some episodes that are a bit adjacent to what we normally talk about, such as today we will follow the style of our Bird of the Year episodes except this time we will talk about tuna, eels!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2025 • 40min
150 - An Eye for an Eye
Discover the intriguing final days of French explorers in Aotearoa as they navigate a delicate balance of fishing and colonial aspirations. Dive into the cultural clashes that arise, revealing how misunderstandings spark tensions between the explorers and Māori. Witness the dramatic consequences of a perceived theft that forever alters their relationship. The narrative reflects on the profound impacts of colonization, setting the stage for ongoing historical conversations.

Jan 25, 2025 • 36min
149 - Tāwhirimātea Strikes Again
Today the atua of wind and storm returns for round 2, attempting to destroy the St Jean Baptiste and cutting of Second Lieutenant Pottier from his comrades.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2025 • 30min
148 - Hounds of the Lord
Most of ariki Pawhero's people have left Doubtless Bay for a shark hunt so today we will see how Jean de Surville got on with other rangatira in the area. We also talk about wtf the St Jean Baptiste's chaplin, Father de Villefeix. was doing on this expedition.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 2024 • 36min
147 - The Negotiator
The relationship between Ngāti Kahu of Doubtless Bay and the French of the St Jean Baptiste strains even further as both sides become concerned for their own wellbeing.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2024 • 9min
Christmas 2024 Update
Just a little update from me on what's been happening behind the scenes and where we are headed going forward! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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