Battle
4 October 1869
Battle of Te Pōrere
At a glance
- When
- 4 October 1869
- Where
- Te Pōrere, near Tongariro · Whanganui & Manawatū
- Conflict
- New Zealand Wars (1843–1881)
- Involved
- Te Kooti vs government and Māori forces
Approximate historical location
The map point shows the general area of the historical event, not an exact spot. Public access to this location has not been established — please respect private land, urupā and wāhi tapu.
What happened here?
Described by NZHistory as the last major battle of the New Zealand Wars, fought at redoubts Te Kooti's followers built below the volcanoes — an upper and lower redoubt and a rifle pit. Te Kooti was wounded, losing two fingers, and escaped.
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New Zealand Wars (1843–1881)