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First Taranaki war erupts at Waitara

1860 First Taranaki war erupts at Waitara

The opening shots of the first Taranaki War were fired when Imperial troops attacked a pa built by the Te Ati Awa chief Te Rangitake at Te Kohia, Waitara. more...

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Taranaki and Waikato wars - New Zealand WarsFighting begins - War in Taranaki Frederick WeldThe wars of Waitara - roadside stories

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  • The first Taranaki war (NZETC)
  • Pekapeka block (Puke Ariki)
  • North Taranaki war (NZ Wars)
  • The drift to war (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Te Ati Awa of Taranaki (Te Ara)
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