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In several places in Aotearoa the land tells the story of conflicts which have shaped NZ on a cultural and political level. These are the sites of the New Zealand Wars, which took place from the mid to late 1800s.
Historian and author Lauren Keenan's acclaimed debut novel, The Space Between, was published in 2024. It took a unique look at the early days of the first Taranaki War from the perspective of a Pākehā and Māori wahine.
Lauren's latest work Toitū Te Whenua: Places and People of the New Zealand Wars. It's a kind-of guide book highlighting key sites and individuals involved in the Wars, as well as maps and practical information on how to get there. It also includes family-friendly sites and information for children, to help pass the knowledge onto the younger generations and keep the history alive.
