S1 E3: Early Encounters | RNZ

Abel Tasman and James Cook’s first contacts with Māori were complex and sometimes violent. Europeans introduce new technologies, food and ideas, such as muskets, potatoes and Christianity. In some cases this works out well for Tangata Whenua - but in other cases the consequences are devastating. Series Classification: G (General Programmes) Made possible by the RNZ/NZ on Air Innovation Fund