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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...