Record status: Source needed. The reconstruction is a visual interpretation, never evidence.
Where
near Ōkaiawa, South Taranaki, Taranaki.
What happened
Colonial troops under McDonnell advanced through the bush to attack Tītokowaru's pā and were defeated in the fighting around it; Major von Tempsky was among those killed. The victory strengthened Tītokowaru's campaign in South Taranaki.
Continue the story
- 1866-1885Waihī redoubt, NormanbyNormanby, near Hāwera
- 9 June 1868Ketemarae and the start of Tītokowaru's WarKetemarae, near Normanby
- 12 July 1868Attack on Tūruturumōkai redoubtNear Hāwera, South Taranaki
- January-February 1866General Chute's march around Mount TaranakiSouth Taranaki circling Mt Taranaki