So happy to find this podcast and dive into all of the info presented. Zoology and mythology are my favorite topics!

Highly recommended. I didn’t know much about the history of the area, and like the balance of oral tradition, animal information and western-style history. The host is entertaining and engagingz

As an immigrant to Aotearoa NZ, I am so grateful for such a thorough and well-crafted podcast that helps me understand my newfound home. I appreciate both the information shared as well as the attitude of humility of the host. Don’t miss this!

This podcast is so wonderful. Thom does a great job of bringing New Zealand and Pacific Island history to life. From tattoos, to flax, to origin stories, he really does a good job of explaining the history and cultures of the people who live in the country of the long white cloud. Great job sir ~Sandman

Just discovered this podcast and catching up on the episodes. It took a couple of episodes to get my American ear accustomed to the New Zealand accent, but now I am rolling smoothly and learning a lot about a country I could only previously find on a map. Fascinating history, excellent and engaging narration, good length of episodes, and a rich background to history through myth as well. Definitely worth a history lover's time.

Tom does a great jon at narrating and Presenting an excellent and important story that is often left out of history. He examines the Maori history and even sings (!)). His enthusiasm and knowledge is presented well.

Whether anyone agrees with your rant or not is irrelevant. Your contempt for anyone who might disagree is dangerous. Such contempt leads to the very problems you oppose. Study history and see what happens one group feels superior and free to demonstrate their contempt for others. “F” off to anyone who disagrees with you is as blatant an expression of contempt as you can find.

I've spent an embarrassingly long stretch of my life thinking New Zealand history was boring. Thank you for making me reconsider!

Back in the day for some reason we didn’t learn about NZ history. This is a great mix of history, zoology and myth. Great listen.

So I didn't know what I didn’t know. I’ve learned a ton about NZ since I subscribed. Thomas delivers each episode in a really engaging way. Really enjoyed.

It's nice to find another niche podcast to listen to. Thomas is *awesome* and tells stories in a way that will be remebered!

This is definitely high on my list of favorites.

New Zealand is a country who’s history is not often discussed in most parts of the world. I’ve learned so much from listening to this podcast and have thoroughly enjoyed learning about a country I hadn’t studied before. This podcast is certainly worth your listening! Do yourself a favor and subscribe!

A wonderful history of Aotearoa New Zealand, infused with the humor and enthusiasm of its creator. I absolutely recommend it!

This podcast has entertained me and helped me get a picture of the people and places of NZ. I’ve got tickets to visit both islands 10 weeks from now. I’m a history and biology nerd so your work is appreciated. One suggestion is to slow down, decompress or otherwise make clearer the Mauri names of things because it’s easy to get lost as a foreigner in an audio format when you string together 3-4 mauri words in one sentence. I want to remain in the story you are telling but it’s hard to follow for me without he words written out.

On my trip to New Zealand, I was fascinated by it's culture and history. It's something I'd never experienced learning here in the states. But Thomas makes it easy and fun to learn! I highly reccomend this podcast to anyone! He is an incredible speaker with great pace and story telling abilities.

As a self-professed kiwiaboo, this is exactly what I want in my life. This passion project is excellent for anyone who wants to know the history of NZ but can’t keep a book in their hand (guilty!). Kudos to you, host, because your delivery is what keeps me listening despite the brain fog that usually rolls in when “history” is discussed. Between the host’s lively delivery and the mixing in of Māori stories, it’s easy to stay engaged.

I found this podcast looking for the history behind Maori carving and have enjoyed the whole series, learning about history, mythology, and even a little biology. Highly recommend.

I didn’t know until I found this great podcast on New Zealand. After binge listening to all the episodes so far, I’m totally hooked and can heartily recommend it to anyone who’s interested in history, culture and weird and wonderful fauna.

Usually I’m not interested in history but since I’ll be moving to NZ soon I gave it a try and I liked it! Thanks very much for sharing!

If you are yet to venture to the land of the long white cloud, this podcast will be the ultimate decider! Easy listening and you will also learn a thing or two along the way. Give it a go!

It’s a great podcast to listen to while driving in morning traffic. Learn lots, and the host is fun and feels like I’m just having a chat with a mate.

Very educational! Great story telling about the history of New Zealand.

Funny, nice guy with a fascianting subject!

I stumbled upon this by accident, and went through all the episodes in an afternoon at work. It’s pretty fun! I’m not a kiwi, but I spent a couple years there and fell in love with that beautiful land. This is a nice piece of all that!