Thomas Rillstone

History of Aotearoa New Zealand

History EN ↓ 205 episodes

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.

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Thomas Rillstone

Episodes

28 - Māui's End 01.12.2019 11:16

We say goodbye to Māui in his final adventures. Here are some ways you can support HANZ! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch! https://teespring.com/stores/hanz-podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 - Māui and the Fishes 17.11.2019 13:43

A dramatic retelling of how Māui fished up Aotearoa and outwitted the father of eels! A dramatic retelling of how Māui fished up Aotearoa and outwitted the father of eels! Here are some ways you can support HANZ! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch! https://teespring.com/stores/hanz-podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

26 - My Birb of the Year 03.11.2019 56:50

Today we launch the Patreon only episodes with a special episode all about my Bird of the Year choice! Here are some ways you can support HANZ! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch! https://teespring.com/stores/hanz-podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 - Industry of Flax 19.10.2019 21:20

This episode we talk about the rise and decline of the New Zealand industrial flax industry post European arrival! Here are some ways you can support HANZ! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch! https://teespring.com/stores/hanz-podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 - Bob Part 2: The Machine 13.10.2019 1:16:34

Here are some ways you can support HANZ! Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Buy some merch! https://teespring.com/stores/hanz-podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 - Does This Kakahu Make My Butt Look Big? 05.10.2019 22:51

Continuing on from our talk about harakeke, we discuss the garments and other items Māori were making out of New Zealand's wonder plant! Become a Patron if you want to support the show! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 - Bob Part 1: The Man, The Myth, The Legend 21.09.2019 1:29:06

Part 1 of a special collaboration episode with the Happy Hour History Podcast about a very interesting and not well known part of New Zealand history: Robert 'Bob' Semple. This is all about his early life, his involvement in politics and the early labour movement in Aotearoa. It's an absolute cracker! Warning: language that some may deem offensive used throughout. Become a Patron if you want to...

21 - Flax for Dummies 07.09.2019 23:32

The first of our discussions on Maori weaving! We talk all about harakeke, New Zealand flax, how to process and dye it as well as the techniques used to weave it into items of greatness! Become a Patron if you want to support the show! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 - Maui and the Sun (plus how he brought fire to the world!) 25.08.2019 17:09

It’s a double whammy! A dramatic retelling of how Maui slowed the sun and how he brought the knowledge of making fire to the world! Become a Patron if you want to support the show! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 - A Carver and His Carvings 11.08.2019 27:33

We round out our discussion of Maori carving talking about motifs, with a focus on depictions of humans as well as talking about the carvers themselves. I also get excited about charcoal on rocks towards the end… 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...

A Cautiously Optimistic Update! 07.08.2019 4:52

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.

18 - Bringing Art to the Surface 28.07.2019 27:59

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 ema...

17 – I Need to Adze You a Question 14.07.2019 20:36

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.

16 – AND MY ADZE!!! 30.06.2019 22:03

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.

15 – Matariki 23.06.2019 12:56

A short little episode about the Maori new year: Matariki! Support the podcast on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/historyaotearoa Links 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...

14 – Birth of a Legend 09.06.2019 16:22

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.

13 – Powhiri 26.05.2019 23:54

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.

12 – Ladies 12.05.2019 20:27

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.

11 – A Map, a Whare and a Marae 28.04.2019 26:38

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.

10 – Social Structure 14.04.2019 25:39

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.

9 – Becoming Maori 17.03.2019 21:04

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-fun...

8 – In the Beginning 10.03.2019 19:03

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.

7 – Tuatara 05.03.2019 56:17

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.

6 – I’m here to hunt moa and chew kauru, and I’m all out of moa… 16.02.2019 19:45

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.

5 – The Great Migration 03.02.2019 23:16

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.