Amazing content. Hey do u know the name of the Rangatira that started a war as revenge against his own people?!? I read it somewhere in the book the musket wars.
Your not by any chance related to Russell Eustace, used to play league with him for Mt Roskill (AKL) back in 1960(ish) when we were about 10 or so. Glad you're enjoying the episodes.
Thank you for another captivating history lesson. What struck me the most apart from Hongi and his military prowess, was the fitness of his warriors and having to tackle the steep terrain during battle... not to mention the manual effort positioning the canons. By the way the drone footage was awesome.
Toa back in the day were life fit. They didn't go out for jogs or to the gym (:)), there life was physically tough. The only time I've come across Māori training, is in canoes when preparing to set off for campaigns. For endurance and strength, they were darn impressive.
Well, Tusitala, that was a wonderful grand finale to the four part series. The drone footage accompanying your narrative almost made you live the moment. I don't think I could have even made the first 100 metres of the gentle lower slopes so, as others have said, those warriors who ascended the sheer slopes must have not only been supremely fit but also supremely courageous trying to make headway against the defenders with the potential for death always just around the corner from them. Top marks. Do we see another posting next week?
Even though hika was a conquerer he didn't ever stay and live on the lands his purpose was to strictly restore the mana of ngapuhi 😎💯 I'm a direct descendant of rahiri and kupe 👑
In general you are correct, there is a hint that he might have stayed in the Waikato, or some of his chiefs toyed with the idea, but the incident at Huiputea cancelled that out. For Whangaroa though his purpose was to clear the area and settle Whangaroa as his domain. He'd had enough of the Bay with wife/sister/brother-in-law troubles, he was going to reclaim Whangaroa. After being wounded he sets up camp at Wharera in Whangaroa, he will spend most of 1827 there with but short visits to the BoI. Whangaroa was his new home.
Loved the drone footage ,I see Taratara often and wondered what it looks like on top .I've mentioned before it's now Tapu to walk on the track ,after a British tourist young boy found skulls and bones hidden a few years before Covid .
Yes the mountain cannot be climbed anymore. There is a sign at the start of the old walkway. The local hapu should run guided tours to ensure that koiwi are not disturbed. It has been a place for the final resting place for bones for centuries. Here is a link to the wakahuia programme on Taratara. th-cam.com/video/pGxZqzrLFCg/w-d-xo.html
As in battles everywhere in history, this is definitely a hugely tactical battle, remember the Japanese fighting to the last man on the Pacific Islands, back to these battles.
Tareha. you should see his Taiaha bro they say that when a taiaha was made. to the height of just under the chin or just under the ear. Tareha his taiaha is massive bro like massive he was a giant of a man
Tareha was of similar size to Shaquille O'Neal, probably a little shorter. For most Europeans, Tāreha was the biggest man they had ever seen. They say he played on his reputation as a cannibal, when meeting a missionary he squeezed his arm and said 'you're not ready yet',...trolling at its best :)
Awsum viewing Of taratara thanks Kiwi Codger NGATI KAHU👊
Amazing content. Hey do u know the name of the Rangatira that started a war as revenge against his own people?!? I read it somewhere in the book the musket wars.
Just love your History Telling, enthralling. Look forward to Part 5. Neville
Fantastic. Please add a regional map shot so I can make more regional since of it.
Check out the earlier parts which have the maps and will help you orient yourself.
I have recently finished teaching.
Your honest attempt at history is engaging and educational.
Thank you.
Your not by any chance related to Russell Eustace, used to play league with him for Mt Roskill (AKL) back in 1960(ish) when we were about 10 or so. Glad you're enjoying the episodes.
Thank you for another captivating history lesson. What struck me the most apart from Hongi and his military prowess, was the fitness of his warriors and having to tackle the steep terrain during battle... not to mention the manual effort positioning the canons. By the way the drone footage was awesome.
Toa back in the day were life fit. They didn't go out for jogs or to the gym (:)), there life was physically tough. The only time I've come across Māori training, is in canoes when preparing to set off for campaigns. For endurance and strength, they were darn impressive.
Hi Kiwi Codger.
I'm going to try and email you.
I have a few queries.
Thank you so much.
You are incredible.
kiwicodger@gmail.com :)
Well, Tusitala, that was a wonderful grand finale to the four part series. The drone footage accompanying your narrative almost made you live the moment. I don't think I could have even made the first 100 metres of the gentle lower slopes so, as others have said, those warriors who ascended the sheer slopes must have not only been supremely fit but also supremely courageous trying to make headway against the defenders with the potential for death always just around the corner from them. Top marks. Do we see another posting next week?
there's still some meat left on this bone, although probably another 10 days away...stay tuned :)
Even though hika was a conquerer he didn't ever stay and live on the lands his purpose was to strictly restore the mana of ngapuhi 😎💯 I'm a direct descendant of rahiri and kupe 👑
In general you are correct, there is a hint that he might have stayed in the Waikato, or some of his chiefs toyed with the idea, but the incident at Huiputea cancelled that out. For Whangaroa though his purpose was to clear the area and settle Whangaroa as his domain. He'd had enough of the Bay with wife/sister/brother-in-law troubles, he was going to reclaim Whangaroa. After being wounded he sets up camp at Wharera in Whangaroa, he will spend most of 1827 there with but short visits to the BoI. Whangaroa was his new home.
@@kiwicodger thank you for the information 😎😊🙏🏾
@@kiwicodger what a man hongi was so many intriguing stories what a legend but at the same time he was brutal
Loved the drone footage ,I see Taratara often and wondered what it looks like on top .I've mentioned before it's now Tapu to walk on the track ,after a British tourist young boy found skulls and bones hidden a few years before Covid .
Yes the mountain cannot be climbed anymore. There is a sign at the start of the old walkway. The local hapu should run guided tours to ensure that koiwi are not disturbed. It has been a place for the final resting place for bones for centuries. Here is a link to the wakahuia programme on Taratara.
th-cam.com/video/pGxZqzrLFCg/w-d-xo.html
As in battles everywhere in history, this is definitely a hugely tactical battle, remember the Japanese fighting to the last man on the Pacific Islands, back to these battles.
Tareha. you should see his Taiaha bro they say that when a taiaha was made. to the height of just under the chin or just under the ear. Tareha his taiaha is massive bro like massive he was a giant of a man
Tareha was of similar size to Shaquille O'Neal, probably a little shorter. For most Europeans, Tāreha was the biggest man they had ever seen. They say he played on his reputation as a cannibal, when meeting a missionary he squeezed his arm and said 'you're not ready yet',...trolling at its best :)
Where is Tāreha's taiaha these days?
Tareha's Taiha is held by Kipa Munro we are direct descendant of Tareha in the bay of islands, Ngatirehia