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Story: Te Whakatōhea

Maraetōtara

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Maraetōtara

Maraetōtara is a significant site in the history of Te Whakatōhea. It was the scene of the last battle between Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Awa and Tūhoe.

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Ranginui Walker, Te Whakatōhea – Ancestors, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/385/maraetotara (accessed 3 June 2026).

Story by Ranginui Walker, published 4 March 2009, updated 1 March 2017.