'The Great War for New Zealand' at the New Zealand Festival
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The Great War for New Zealand to feature at the New Zealand Festival Writers and Readers weekend: This country’s most significant and traumatic conflict, crucial in shaping the nation, was the 1863–64 war between Māori and British troops in the Waikato. In his ground-breaking, monumental work The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800–2000 , historian Vincent O’Malley explores Māori and Pākehā relationships from first contact to settlement and government apology. He discusses his research with “artivist” Moana Maniapoto , musician and writer for e-Tangata . Where: New Zealand Festival Club , 17 Cable Street, Wellington 6011 When: 4.15-5.15pm, Saturday, 10 March 2018 Ticketing and more information: https://www.festival.co.nz/2018/events/defining-nation/