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As hapū involved in the 1846 battle at Te Ruapekapeka welcome manuhiri to a three-day commemoration, Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Kiri Allan says it’s a chance for all New Zealanders to reflect on the role such conflicts had in creating the nation.
She says the Battle at Te Ruapekapeka Pā, which took place on January 10 and 11 1846, marked the end of the Northern War and was the culmination of the first of a series of conflicts signifying the beginning of the New Zealand Wars.
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New Zealand Government acknowledges 175th anniversary of Battle of Ruapekapeka
The commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Ruapekapeka represents an opportunity for all New Zealanders to reflect on the role these conflicts have had in creating our modern nation, says Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Kiri Allan.
“The Battle at Te Ruapekapeka Pā, which took place on 10 and 11 January 1846, marked the end of the Northern War and was the culmination of the first of a series of conflicts signifying the beginning of the New Zealand Wars,” Kiri Allan said.
“The conflicts waged during 1845-1846 were some of the earliest occasions where relations between Māori and Europeans deteriorated into open warfare, so it is important to acknowledge and understand the impact they had.
Press Release – Te Ruapekapeka Trust Regarded as a masterpiece of military engineering, Te Ruapekapeka P, one of New Zealands most iconic historic heritage sites continues to deliver new innovations. Te Ruapekapeka Trust is excited with the launch of a unique mobile app which uses …
Regarded as “a masterpiece of military engineering”, Te Ruapekapeka Pā, one of New Zealand’s most iconic historic heritage sites continues to deliver new innovations.
Te Ruapekapeka Trust is excited with the launch of a unique mobile app which uses virtual and augmented reality technologies to engage with visitors as well as a redesigned website that better reflects the stories of Te Ruapekapeka Pā and the events that helped shaped the nation.
Wednesday, 16 December 2020, 6:35 am
Regarded as “a masterpiece of military
engineering”, Te Ruapekapeka Pā, one of New Zealand’s
most iconic historic heritage sites continues to deliver new
innovations.
Te Ruapekapeka Trust is excited with
the launch of a unique mobile app which uses virtual and
augmented reality technologies to engage with visitors
as well as a redesigned website that better reflects the
stories of Te Ruapekapeka Pā and the events that helped
shaped the nation.
The chair of Te Ruapekapeka Trust,
Alan Halliday, says the trust recognised the importance of
maintaining the historical site and its stories, while also
connecting with whānau, hapū, and visitors on multiple