Story: Ngāi Tahu
This photograph shows the site of Rangitatau pā, which is located above Tarakena Bay at the head of Wellington Harbour. It was a major fortification of the tribe Ngāi Tara, with whom Ngāi Tahu came into conflict after their move to the north of the South Island.
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Jock Phillips
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