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185 - The End of the Beginning

History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast by Thomas Rillstone

Jan 31, 202648:53Society & Culture

We round off Cook’s first expedition with what they got up to upon their return, how Cook’s reports were received and how this set the stage for his next voyage. Check out the website and shownotes! Become a Patron! Host...

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185 - The End of the Beginning is an episode from History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast by Thomas Rillstone. We round off Cook’s first expedition with what they got up to upon their return, how Cook’s reports were received and how this se...

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Published Jan 31, 2026, 48:53 long, audio available.

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Published Jan 31, 2026 and 48:53 long