Stolen Lands | Episode 1: The Chief | RNZ

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[PG] Mokomoko was a prominent Māori Chief of Te Whakatōhea Iwi in Ōpōtiki, in the 1860s. He was born into a legacy and the role of a Leader. He dedicated his life in protecting his land and people. Known for his intellect, Mokomoko was well versed in trading and exporting produce to Auckland & NSW. In addition, he had secured land which connected to one of the most sought-after ports in Aotearoa.

The 1860s was a trying time for Māori in Aotearoa. People were trying to adapt to a new system led by Queen Victoria and her government, which intended to obtain Māori land for settlers.

Mokomoko was well educated in the land confiscations happening in the North Island and the land wars. People corresponded through letters, delivering information about the wars and the rise of religion. A group known as Paimarire or hauhau were causing unease to pakeha settlers, bringing about rejection of Christianity and distrust of missionaries over their involvement in acquiring Māori land. There was growing concern amongst the people. As more land had been taken over, battles continued to erupt between Māori and The Crown.

Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.

[michaelcooney]

I was born in NZ and spent a lot of time with Māori when I was a younger pakeha boy
The spoken language is very familiar to my ear as I know many conversational words and phrases but piecing the language together eludes me.
Every few words I get the gist of the conversation and try to read between the lines but lack flow.
If we had subtitles to fill in the gaps of understanding it’d go a long way soak up the essence.
Appreciated Kia Ora

[michelecruz]

I'm so rooted to understand other islanders far and near. Pacific islander born and raised and living in the mainland half here and half in Guam. Language, respect, and old ways with today's ways of teachings, taught me the importance of understanding, respecting flows of each kind and have an open mind. There's nothing wrong with sharing ways of life in all ends of the world so as long as culture, religion, and traditions are respect. One Love that's it! ❤

[ttamihana]

Te reo Māori poetry in motion to my ears. Whakatōhea ❤

[GEMINDIGO]

I don't speak hardly no maori but I can appreciate that it is a good thing to have content presented entirely in te reo maori!!

[OfficalRichardd]

Thank you. This is the kind of history that should be told more frequently. There should be more documentaries, films, and television shows based on Māori history.

[joshsaunders]

For a non maori speaking person trying to understand the culture and heritage. It would be good to have translation titles because I don't understand half of it. Love to come back and watch with translation.

[thespartan]

Love and respect to NZ from Greece. This is a great video, just wish it had subtitles.

[vx]

RNZ its great to have our true history broadcasted on "mainstream media" positive progression for Maaori
Its our time now, no more false narratives and deception. The true history and events of Aotearoa is unraveling as the tables have turned

[TaniaWade-sm]

What an awesome taonga you've all created! Well done! Be proud of yourselves!

[kimsherlock]

Such a beautiful language 🎉🎉🎉😊🎉Love documentary

[mikamoney]

For those who are wondering, you can activate subtitles by clicking the CC button thats next to the settings symbol. Top right of your screen

[tanekoroi]

The land belongs to god and always will. We are just temporary residents passing by here today and gone tomorrow. 200 years from now we will not even be a memory to anyone.

[natalyaroberts]

My Friend at work is a lighter skin Māori who grew up in Christchurch and she told me of the horrid racism she faced, that the teachers would belittle her, call her names, treat her differently to other kids in her majority white school.
One day her family went to their car and it had the N word graffitied on it and windows smashed.
And old white men would hit on her all the time because of her beautiful green eyes.
When she left her school she went into her classroom and smashed it up as a big FU to the teacher.
She is such a beautiful person inside and out, I’m sorry she experienced that.

[loccinallday]

So much hate... jealousy... greed... these people had for Tangata Whenua because of the abundance they had. There are many similar stories all across Aotearoa of those times, how the Crown confiscated Maaori land, raped & murdered its people. thanks for bringing Mokomoko's story to the masses .

[matai]

Hanging out with the cuzzies has always been next level fun they know how to live

[spicyeggspooky]

Some of you might not accually believe me but the creator of this is accually my cousin

[ritchyrich]

Even I....lose breath over the beauty of our

[thehulajourney]

Thank you for sharing. I remember hearing his name growing up in Ponsonby.

[rickymarino]

Very interesting and great to know a lil whakapapa of whakatohea, opotiki..had a friend from there . they donhave Big hearts .

[PsearFamily]

Over 30 years ago i was taught many things by kaumatua regarding Maori languages, culture, legends and history, the Treaty of Waitangi. I saddens me and sickens me the few extremists are prepared to divide, mock, shame, abuse their own people. Culture and history for greed, fame and allow their "feelings " get in the way of facts, majority to move forward with the right intentions. These extremist live in a fantasy land with tunnel vision which undoubtedly could destroy true integrity of Maori in the modern world.