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Te Kooti's war
Te Kooti was one of the most significant Māori leaders of the 19th century. For nearly four years he waged a guerrilla war unlike any previous conflict in the New Zealand Wars. His influence continues to be felt in the eastern Bay of Plenty and East Coast, where his Ringatū faith remains strong.
- Page 6 - NgātapaAn attack by a combined Ngāti Porou-government force saw Te Kooti retreat inland to the ancient hilltop pā of Ngātapa.
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Main image: 1869 lithograph of Ngātapa
A view of Ngātapa from the east showing Te Kooti's hilltop pā.