Angela Wanhalla from Otago University delves into the untold stories of the Māori home front during WWII, captured in her new book, Te Hau Kāinga: The Māori Homefront During the Second World War.
She highlights how Māori women, empowered by initiatives like the Women's Land Army, made substantial contributions in agriculture and manufacturing.
Wanhalla also explores the broader impact on Māori identity and political autonomy, as well as post-war challenges such as land scarcity and veteran reintegration.
Listen to the full chat between Angela Wanhalla and Dominic George above.
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