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Ruapekapeka pā

Ruapekapeka pā

The last battle in the northern war occurred here at Ruapekapeka in January 1846. Another masterly fortification constructed under the direction of the chief Kawiti, the pā was eventually abandoned by Ngāpuhi without a major battle.

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Photograph by Kevin Jones

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Rāwiri Taonui. 'Ngāpuhi', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
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