CHRISTMAS I: THE FIRST NZ XMAS
An episode of the True Crime New Zealand (NZ) podcast, hosted by True Crime New Zealand, titled "CHRISTMAS I: THE FIRST NZ XMAS" was published on December 31, 2019 and runs 19 minutes.
December 31, 2019 ·19m · True Crime New Zealand (NZ)
Summary
On the 17th of December 1642. Abel and his crew saw land in the far distance; it was Te Tai Poutini -- the west coast of the South Island of NZ. As the Dutch mariner approached the unknown land, he saw a succession of fires burning upon the coastline. The days that followed saw the first meeting of European and Maori people. It was not a peaceful encounter.
Episode Description
On the 17th of December 1642. Abel and his crew saw land in the far distance; it was Te Tai Poutini -- the west coast of the South Island of NZ. As the Dutch mariner approached the unknown land, he saw a succession of fires burning upon the coastline.
The days that followed saw the first meeting of European and Maori people. It was not a peaceful encounter.
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