The battles of Gate Pā and Te Ranga
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Henare Wiremu Taratoa (1830-1864): The Code of Conduct
Read 'Orders of the Day' by Henare Wiremu Taratoa of Te Ranga's whose challenge to Colonel Greer of 28 March was followed by a letter setting down a Code of Conduct by which Ngāi Te Rangi would take up arms. Taratoa's stance was one inspired by his strong Christian conviction, a faith shared by many in the Tauranga district by 1864. To defend his people, and independence, was not to forsake a faith in God. Henara is laid to rest in the Mission Cemetery at Otamataha Pā in the historic precinct of Tauranga. Image of Henare: Alexander Turnbull Library. Ref: A-033-011. |
Rawiri Puhirake (1814-1864)
Ngāi Te Rangi leader Rāwiri Puhirake Tuaia was the most influential chief in Tauranga during the time of the Battle of Gate Pā at Pukehinahina (29 April 1864) and Battle of Te Ranga (21 June 1864). His uncle was Reko who signed the Treaty of Waitangi in Tauranga in 1840. Henare is laid to rest in the Mission Cemetery at Otamataha Pā in the historic precinct of Tauranga. RH Image: Rawiri Puhirake: 'For his enemy.’ Lithograph, Wilson & Horton, Auckland, 1895 - NZ History. |
Explanatory Video made at the time of the
150 yr Commemoration by MurrayMaunder of Vision Productions |
Victory at Gate Pā?
by Buddy Mikaere & Dr Cliff Simons |
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The recently released book Victory at Gate Pā? by historians Buddy Mikaere and Dr Cliff Simons is an outstanding explanatory read. Available here.
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