EPISODE · Jul 11, 2026 · 55 MIN
NZ Wars: Stories of Waerenga-a-hika Episode 1
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In 1865, government forces planned an expedition against the Pai Marire community at Waerenga-a-Hika pa, near Gisborne. The pa had become a refuge for several hundred people who made up over half the Turanga Maori population, fleeing the East Coast Wars. Government agent Donald McLean assembled a mixed force of Ngati Porou volunteers and European troops, including Military Settlers and the East Cape expeditionary force. McLean issued an ultimatum and when his demands weren't met, the forces launched an attack, surrounding the pa and beginning a six-day siege.
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In 1865, government forces planned an expedition against the Pai Marire community at Waerenga-a-Hika pa, near Gisborne. The pa had become a refuge for several hundred people who made up over half the Turanga Maori population, fleeing the East Coast Wars. Government agent Donald McLean assembled a mixed force of Ngati Porou volunteers and European troops, including Military Settlers and the East Cape expeditionary force. McLean issued an ultimatum and when his demands weren't met, the forces launched an attack, surrounding the pa and beginning a six-day siege.
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