The New Zealand Wars 4 - Taranaki Prophets (Episode Four)

In this excerpt from James Belich's high-rating Aotearoa history series, the focus returns to Taranaki, where charismatic chief Tītokowaru had been promoting peace. But settler demands for land and confiscations exhaust his goodwill, and he declares war. Vastly outnumbered, Tītokowaru embarks on a devastatingly effective guerrilla campaign, which is aimed at provoking his foes to attack him on his terms. As emotions rise, Tītokowaru's war escalates with the attack on Turuturumōkai Redoubt, an act of cannibalism, and his taunt "I shall not die ..." Read more about the show here. 

I shall not die. I shall not die. When death itself is dead, I shall be alive.

– Tītokowaru

Key Cast & Crew

Tainui Stephens

Director

Colin McRae

Producer

Whirimako Black

Composer

Billy Kristian

Composer

Tom Finlayson

Network Executive

Marcia Russell

Script Editor