Battle of Te Ranga

TitleBattle of Te RangaSummaryBrief history of the Battle of Te Ranga in 1864, with links to related publications and historic newspaper articles in our archive collections.
Main Body

Two months following Gate Pā, a scouting contingent of British Regulars happened upon Tauranga Māori preparing for battle at Te Ranga, a defensive Pā which was far from finished when discovered. Seizing the opportunity, the British Army rushed into the area and attacked the Pā, inflicting a heavy defeat upon Māori ill-prepared for battle. The Māori death toll was high – 120 men, with 27 wounded. The British lost 13 men with 39 wounded.

Date of Event21 June 1864

Newspaper Article

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 438

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 437

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 429

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 406

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 374

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 319

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 254

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 214

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 119

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 93

Illustrated London News 1864 vol.45 page 92

Publications

British Parliamentary Papers 1864 no.3386 Further papers relating to military operations in New Zealand

'Surrender of Ngāi Te Rangi', URL: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/surrender-ngai-te-rangi, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 9-Apr-2019

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Subject (keywords)New Zealand -- History -- New Zealand Wars, 1860-1872Tauranga (N.Z.) -- HistoryNgā Pakanga Whenua o MuaPlacesTaurangaEventsTauranga Confiscation

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