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