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This map of Porirua and Pauatahanui Inlet shows the location of Paremata Fort and Rangihaetea's two pa, one on the shore and the other on Battle Hill
Ground plan of Te Rangihaeata's pa at Pauatahanui
Portrait of the Ngati Toa leader and warrior, Te Rangihaeata.
Also known as the ‘Wairau Affray’ and ‘Wairau Massacre’, this was the first serious clash of arms between Maori and British settlers after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Four Maori and 22 Europeans were killed.