Today we discuss the instructions that Abel Tasman was given by the Batavian Council for his 1642 expedition. This included anything from what ships and supplies he would be given right through to how he should interact with indigenous peoples.

130 - Shōgun

21 days ago 26m 28s

We continue Abel Tasman's story, this time in the lead up to his famous expedition in 1642, which sees him get caught up in the ongoing conflict between Europe and Japan.Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted

129 - Chasing Geese

Mar 22nd, 2024 36m 4s

Having covered the background of the Dutch Empire and the VOC in the previous episode, today we will be looking at the early life and career of our main character for the next little while, Abel Tasman. We talk about how he came to be part of t

128 - What's a Europe?

Mar 8th, 2024 35m 56s

It's a new year and this time we are beginning a new chapter in the story of Aotearoa! Today we talk about some people on the other side of the globe that call themselves Europeans and give a bit of backstory to what they were up to just before

Trailer

HANZ Season 2 Trailer

Feb 28th, 2024 2m 38s

A new era of HANZ is dawning, the eyes of the world a turning eastward as the engines of empire grow hungry. Our adventure is just getting started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

127.5 - Q+A 2023

Feb 23rd, 2024 39m 28s

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

Jan 12th, 2024 45m 12s

127.1 - Q+A 2023

Dec 29th, 2023 46m 59s

126 - Matau the Giant of Wakatipu

Dec 15th, 2023 11m 2s

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 shownot

125 - Peace In Our Time

Dec 1st, 2023 44m 16s

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 Acas

124 - The Element of Surprise

Nov 17th, 2023 28m 6s

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.

123 Part 1 - My Bird of the Century 2023

Nov 3rd, 2023 42m 30s

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 y

123 Part 2 - My Bird of the Century 2023

Nov 3rd, 2023 45m 21s

Bonus

Request for Questions!

Oct 28th, 2023 4m 20s

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

122 - The Field of Battle

Oct 20th, 2023 32m 38s

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.

121 - Lighting the Beacons

Oct 6th, 2023 35m 16s

We start to look at the process of how Māori went to war, firstly with how they prepared and then go on the journey with them as they gather allies and begin to march.Become a Patron!Buy some merch! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo

120 - Te Rā with the Early Māori Textiles Team

Sep 22nd, 2023 58m 1s

A very exciting interview with the team that brought home the only known pre-European Māori sail from the British Muesum. We talk about not just Te Rā herself but also the process of talking to the British Museum and organising the exhibition a

119 - Waka Taua

Sep 8th, 2023 56m 39s

The waka taua, war canoes, are one of the most enduring symbols of power and prestige from pre-European Aotearoa. Today is an extra long episode where we discuss their construction, symbolism and use!Click here to listen to the Whatshername Pod

118 - Fortress

Aug 25th, 2023 26m 42s

We discuss a part of Māori warfare that was so important that when it arrived on the scene it forever changed the way Māori waged war, dominating the military and even physical landscape well into the 19th century. The pā, or fort.Become a Patr

117 - It’s How You Use It

Aug 24th, 2023 28m 5s

Following on from the previous episode, we discuss some more Māori weapons. We cover some for the rangatira, like tewhatewha, and some that were more for the common folk, including the most feared weapon of all.Become a Patron!Buy some merch! H

116 - It's Not About Size

Jul 28th, 2023 33m 28s

Waging war is a bit hard with just fists so in this episode and the one following we talk about the weapons Māori used to fight. In this episode we discuss some iconic weapons including the patu and taiaha!This was recorded not long after episo

115 - The House of Tūmatauenga

Jul 14th, 2023 36m 34s

The home stretch! Today we begin our final pre-European topic, Māori warfare. In this episode we discuss the reasons for war, from murder to migration as well as talking a bit about how Māori society was changing before Europe changed everythin

114 - The Taniwha of Waikaremoana

Jun 30th, 2023 10m 14s

A shorter episode today as I didn't have enough time this week for a full episode so I hope you enjoy this bite sized story from Tuhoe about Lake Waikaremoana in Te Urewera!Check out the website and shownotes!Become a Patron!https://www.patreon