EPISODE · Oct 6, 2023 · 30 MIN
The New Zealanders and the genocide
from The Long Read from Stuff · host Stuff Audio
As New Zealand struggled with race relations at home in the late 19th century, some of its citizens were participating in a genocide overseas. Among the most damning accounts of the genocide surviving today come from reports published in New Zealand newspapers. They indicate other New Zealanders were involved in squads that hunted Selk’nam (one of the indigenous peoples of Tierra Del Fuego) capturing them for relocation to a concentration camp, and, in some cases, killing them. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected] CREDITS Read and produced by Michael Wright Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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As New Zealand struggled with race relations at home in the late 19th century, some of its citizens were participating in a genocide overseas. Among the most damning accounts of the genocide surviving today come from reports published in New Zealand newspapers. They indicate other New Zealanders were involved in squads that hunted Selk’nam (one of the indigenous peoples of Tierra Del Fuego) capturing them for relocation to a concentration camp, and, in some cases, killing them. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected] CREDITS Read and produced by Michael Wright Audio editing by Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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