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Capture of Weraroa pa

1865 Capture of Weraroa pa

Governor George Grey personally led a small force that captured the Pai Mārire (Hauhau) pā at Weraroa, Waitōtara. But this had long lost its strategic significance, and the small garrison had seemed willing to surrender. more...

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Prophets and colonists - New Zealand WarsPai MārireDuncan Cameron

External links

  • Cameron's west coast campaign (NZETC)
  • Maori Wars (1966 Encyclopedia)
  • Prisoners from Weraroa (Te Ara)
  • Duncan Cameron biography (DNZB)
  • George Grey Biography (DNZB)
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