Story: New Zealand Wars

Roadside Stories: Rangiriri pā

Listen to this Roadside Story which describes the battle of Rangiriri on 20 November 1863. Māori had constructed elaborate fortifications. After a series of assaults, which were repeatedly beaten back with the loss of more than 40 British lives, the defenders raised a white flag next morning. Parts of the fortifications are still clearly visible.

Roadside Stories is a series of audio guides to places around New Zealand.

Taonga puoro courtesy of Richard Nunns

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How to cite this page:

Danny Keenan, 'New Zealand Wars - Waikato War: major battles', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/36917/roadside-stories-rangiriri-pa (accessed 28 March 2024)

Story by Danny Keenan, published 20 Jun 2012, reviewed & revised 29 Nov 2022