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NZ Wars: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika
The sixth chapter explores the siege and its devastating consequences for the people of Te Tai Rāwhiti, illuminating a significant event in Aotearoa's history.
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Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika 11.07.2026 55:52
In 1865, government forces planned an expedition against the Pai Mārire community at Waerenga-a-Hika pā, near Gisborne. The pā had become a refuge for several hundred people who made up over half the Tūranga Māori population, fleeing the East Coast Wars. Government agent Donald McLean assembled a mixed force of Ngāti Porou volunteers and European troops, including Military Settlers and the East Ca...
Introducing: NZ Wars: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika 25.06.2026 2:01
The sixth chapter explores the siege and its devastating consequences for the people of Te Tai Rawhiti, illuminating a significant event in Aotearoa's history. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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