by Te Awanuiārangi Black
At the entrance to Tauranga Harbour in the Bay of Plenty, the volcanic cone of Mt Maunganui – originally Mauao – presides over the territory of the Tauranga Moana iwi (tribes). Linked through a long history of migration, wars and allegiances, they won a famous victory against British troops in 1864. The battle of Gate Pā remains a testament to the courage and ingenuity of the tribes of Tauranga.
Main image: Mauao (Mt Maunganui)
 | |
 |
