Battle
December 1836
Battle of Tūturau
At a glance
- When
- December 1836
- Where
- Tūturau, between Mataura and Wyndham · Otago & Southland
- Conflict
- Musket Wars (1807–1842)
- Involved
- Ngāi Tahu
Location unconfirmed
The map point for this place has not been confirmed against a published reference yet. Treat it as indicative only. Public access to this location has not been established — please respect private land, urupā and wāhi tapu.
What happened here?
In December 1836, Ngāti Tama chief Te Pūoho, after an epic march down the West Coast and over Haast Pass, captured a small group of Ngāi Tahu at their kāinga at Tūturau in Southland. Three days later he was shot dead at dawn by two Ngāi Tahu warriors, and the Ngāi Tahu leader Tūhawaiki then entered the kāinga unopposed.
Key people
Te Pūoho · Tūhawaiki
Related places
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Musket Wars (1807–1842)