Tauranga Moana Land Wars
The Battle of Pukehinahina
29th April 1864
The battle of Gate Pā at Pukehinahina (Puke meaning hill and hinahina or mahoe is a native tree) occurred on April 29 1864. It is remembered as the battle where hugely outnumbered Māori defenders managed to repulse an experienced British force and secure what many regard as a famous Māori victory.
The Battle of Te Ranga
21st June 1864
Two months after the battle of Gate Pā, the British were to have their utu (revenge). They attacked unprepared Māori on June 21 1864, which became known as the Battle of Te Ranga.
Those present at Te Ranga were Ranginui hapu, Waitaha, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāti Hinerupe, Tūhoe, Whakatōhea and some whānau members of Te Arawa. Women and children dug the Pā, and when the British turned up, they started firing.
Te Ranga Taumataiahui
NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
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