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The New Zealand Wars are an indelible part of the history of Aotearoa and, as such, an ingredient in the shaping of national identity. The Battle of Gate Pā at Pukehinahina (puke hill, hinahina or mahoe tree) on 29 April 1864 was one of the few outright victories for Māori against the British and occurred during a period of great identity upheaval for Māori. Read the full article, Identity and the Battle of Gate Pā at Pukehinahina (29 April 1864), by Debbie McCauley at https://debbiemccauleyauthor.wordpress.com/essays/identity-and-the-...
This page is for those who took part, those who were wounded, and those who were killed.