Shows
The Adviser TalkNick on the Value of Moving ForwardIn this special Waitangi edition of The Adviser Talk, Tim and Nick explore what a 149-year journey toward resolution can teach us about how we show up in our financial lives today.Drawing on the remarkable story of Ngāi Tahu, they uncover how generations carried the weight of grievance, how internal division weakened an otherwise formidable iwi, and how unity, pragmatism and forward thinking ultimately sparked extraordinary regeneration. From an infamous dog skin cloak feud to the full and final settlement that allowed Ngāi Tahu to move from loss into long-term growth, this episode lo...
2026-02-0520 min
Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveBuddy Mikaere: Ngāti Pūkenga and Ngāti Ranginui historian on the future of Mount MaunganuiThe future of Mount Maunganui's Mauao is unclear, as efforts to recover six people buried in a landslide continue. Iwi leaders say they are yet to have a hui to discuss what the long term plan is. Ngāti Pūkenga and Ngāti Ranginui historian Buddy Mikaere says a rahui is being placed on it now, and there does need to be a rest - which should be taken advantage of. "Have a proper review of the entire Maunga, the track system, to see where likely hazards might be, and to note thos...
2026-01-2603 min
The Featherston Booktown PodcastThe New Zealand WarsIt has been said the New Zealand Wars were more significant in shaping our country than Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This session explores whether that is true and digs deeper into a troubled time in our history. With sociology academic Joanna Kidman (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Raukawa), historians and authors Chris Pugsley and Vincent O’Malley, former director of the Waitangi Tribunal Buddy Mikaere (Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Ranginui) and author of Patu, Gavin Bishop (Ngāti Pūkeko, Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Mahuta, Tainui), with Peter Biggs moderating.This discussion was recorded at the Featherston Bo...
2025-02-111h 31
John Hebenton's PodcastPutake o te RiriAs this year is the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pa, Gate Pa Anglican Parish offered free lectures to help the community understand our city's history and how it shapes our present.This lecture was in two parts. This is the second, given by Buddy Mikaere. Buddy spoke about the planned New Zealand Wars Museum at Gate Pā, Putake O Te Riri.Buddy is a former Director of the Waitangi Tribunal and a historian with an extensive list of publications. He is a consultant working largely in the resource consents area and has a n...
2024-05-1743 min
John Hebenton's PodcastPukehinahina Summer Lecture Series 2021 - The Battles of Pukehinahina-Gate Pā and Te RangaThis is the second lecture in our series this year. It was offered by Buddy Mikaere and Dr Cliff Simons. Buddy is a former Director of the Waitangi Tribunal and is a consultant, author, and historian. In Tauranga he represents the environmental interests of several local iwi/hapu in their interface with local councils and developers. Buddy and Cliff are the co-authors of the book: Victory at Gate Pā? Buddy and Cliff explored both why this battle happened, what happened during the battle, and the aftermath and its importance for all of us living in Tauranga today. They wi...
2021-02-091h 57
John Hebenton's PodcastIs the Treaty a Joke?” – the Treaty of Waitangi 180 years onOn Thursday 6th February we in Aotearao-New Zealand commemorated the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Events were held at Waitangi and around Aotearoa-New Zealand. So what are we commemorating: A piece of legal history of no consequence today? A tool for the British to steal Maori land? A device that allowed Maori to enjoy the benefits of being part of the British Empire and access to European technology and knowledge? A document that set out the parameters of future race relations? What does the Treaty as our founding document have to offer us today 180 years after i...
2020-02-191h 43
Weekend Variety Wireless with Graeme Hill on RadioLIVEWeekend Variety Wireless - Hour 3 - 24/11/18This hour, Human Statistics with Ipsos research director Jonathan Dodd. This week a huge haul of uniquely NZ attitudes and opinions.
Then, Victory At Gate Pa? One of the most famous/infamous battles of Maori-Colonial times. This new book is the first of its kind where the battle is examined from both Maori & Pakeha perspectives. Graeme speaks with co-authors Buddy Mikaere, a descendent of the combatants, and military historian Cliff Simons. Weekend Variety Wireless with Graeme Hill, 8pm - midnight Saturdays and Sundays, streaming live on 'rova' Channel 9 and podcasts
2018-11-2447 min
Te Ahi KaaBuddy Mikaere on the Battle of Gate PāAt the Battle of Gate Pa, 200 Māori faced 1,700 colonial troops and their artillery. Author Buddy Mikaere discusses the events leading up to and following the battle.
2017-11-1931 minTe Ahi KaaBuddy MikaereBuddy recalls attending the 100th commemorations of the Battle of Gate Pa as a kid. The event has always fascinated him and he has worked as a consultant since 2011 to piece together the 150th commemorations. He explains the logistics with Justine Murray.
2014-05-0405 min