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Horahora pa reserve plan
Plan of Horahora Kakahu pa
Horahora Kakahu was an early historic reserve. It was at this island pa that the Proclamation of British Sovereignty over the Middle (now South) Island was made on 17th June 1840 by Major Bunbury, 80th Regiment, and Captain Nias, of HMS Herald. Major Bunbury's report to Governor Hobson noted: 'The Marines were landed, and the Union Jack hoisted on the Horikaka Pa under a salute of 21 guns. The yards were also manned, and three cheers were given.'
Appendix to the journals of the House of Representatives 1913, C-6
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