NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau

Episode 1

On June 17th 1843, a posse of European settlers head to the Wairau Valley planning to arrest renowned chief Te Rauparaha and his nephew, Te Rangihaeata. A gun battle breaks out and 26 people are killed, including several Pakeha prisoners executed in the aftermath. What started it all? And why? Watch the video documentary here. On June 17th 1843, a posse of Europ… Play episode