C1864

The war in New Zealand: Interior of Puke Wharangi Pah After the Conflict of April 29.

$A 145

Scarce engraving relating to the Land Wars. The Battle of Gate Pa at Pukehinahina on 29 April 1864 was a pivotal point in the history of Tauranga Moana. It started with British troops being landed at the northern end of … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The war in New Zealand: Interior of Puke Wharangi Pah After the Conflict of April 29.

Date:

C1864

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

235mm

x 170mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1864

Description:

Scarce engraving relating to the Land Wars.

The Battle of Gate Pa at Pukehinahina on 29 April 1864 was a pivotal point in the history of Tauranga Moana. It started with British troops being landed at the northern end of Te Papa, seen by Maori as a provocative move. A Code of Conduct was agreed on by Maori leaders who issued a challenge to the British. When it was ignored Maori selected a site on the Pukehinahina ridge where they designed and built a radical new fighting pa. The result was one of the few outright victories for Māori against the British.

From the original edition of the Illustrated London News.