Turning point
4 May 1863
Ōakura ambush
At a glance
- When
- 4 May 1863
- Where
- Ōakura, Taranaki · Taranaki
- Conflict
- New Zealand Wars (1843–1881)
- Involved
- Taranaki Māori vs British troops
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New Zealand Wars (1843–1881)