Waikato
- Episode aired Nov 1974
- 42m
The name of the Turangawaewae marae was taken from a 19th-century prophesy by King Tawhiao, that in his grandson's time Ngaruawahia would become the turangawaewae (standing place) of the Kin... Read allThe name of the Turangawaewae marae was taken from a 19th-century prophesy by King Tawhiao, that in his grandson's time Ngaruawahia would become the turangawaewae (standing place) of the Kingitanga. His granddaughter Te Puea dedicated her life to fulfilling his prophesy and 'Waik... Read allThe name of the Turangawaewae marae was taken from a 19th-century prophesy by King Tawhiao, that in his grandson's time Ngaruawahia would become the turangawaewae (standing place) of the Kingitanga. His granddaughter Te Puea dedicated her life to fulfilling his prophesy and 'Waikato' explores the Waikato people's relationship with and support for the King movement. Th... Read all