Scene at Tauranga in July 1864, with Ngāi Te Rangi bringing in their arms.
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War in Tauranga
During the first half of 1864 the focus of the New Zealand Wars shifted from Waikato to Tauranga. In this phase of the conflict the British suffered a catastrophic defeat at Pukehinahina – better known as the Gate Pā – before inflicting heavy losses on a Māori force at Te Ranga. Read the full article
Page 5 - Te Ranga
Unlike at Gate Pā, where the British assault was concentrated on two points, at Te Ranga they were able to attack all along the line of