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Rebellion and Innovation This episode traces the bold ideas and brave voices that have shaped Aotearoa, from world-first inventions like the electric fence to the acts of defiance that challenged the status quo.
It’s a collection of stories rooted in ingenuity and resistance
Time: 45:19
A collection of stories rooted in ingenuity and resistance: Ngā Tamatoa’s fight for te reo in schools, Dame Whina Cooper’s historic land march and Eva Rickard’s stand in Raglan, alongside the fight for Pasifika rights, queer rights and the religious rebellion of theologian Lloyd Geering. These are trailblazers who took on church, state, and social norms, proving that New Zealand’s progress has often come from a mix of practical problem-solving and powerful protest.
Archival audio in this series is from the RNZ collection at Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
Guests:
Kim Hill
Award-winning broadcaster renowned for her incisive interviews and 38-year tenure at RNZ, including as host of Saturday Morning.Peter Lineham
Emeritus Professor of History at Massey University, recognized for his extensive work on New Zealand’s religious history and awarded the MNZM for services to religious history and the community.
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Release Date: 04/06/2025, 22:30:00
