Places

Date: 1860 - 1866

Reference: MapColl-832.14bje/[ca.1860-1866]/Acc.1812

Description: Map of sections around Waiari Pa on the Mangapiko river, near Pirongia. Shows the Waiari Pa, the military redoubt (fort) across the river (40th regiment), another redoubt with annotation 'afterwards camp', the Mangapiko river and Tauwhare Pa. Roads and numbered land blocks are mapped around the Waiari Pa and the river, numbered from 102-125 and 283-300 (not inclusive). The name 'Ford' is associated with a point on the river. One road leads to Te Rore, one to Te Piringia. A diagram labelled 'graves' is identified. Some red annotations on the map point to the river, to Ford's name, to section 124 named '?Parekuoa' (or 'Pare Kuoa). An illustrated piece of printed paper 4.5 x 4.5 cm has been subsequently attached to the map which reads 'View from Paterangi looking towards Mangapiko River and Mt. Kakepuku.' (Unknown source). Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour on paper, card backed, scale [1:7 920], 38 x 40 cm.

Date: 1864

By: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881

Reference: B-043-017

Description: Shows 6 European soldiers on a small hilltop, repulsing an attack by 13 Maori, several of whom have been killed. There are cabbage trees and flax bushes on the hill Notes on back by A.W.F. Fuller, 7 May 1941, quoting extract from Gudgeon's "Defenders of New Zealand", page 125: "Captain Heaphy was with Col. Sir H. Havelock, V.C. on the 11th February 1864, reconnoitring the country near Waiari, in the Waikato, when a party of the 40th Regiment, who were bathing, were fired upon. A number of soldiers from the adjoining camp appeared on the scene as quickly as possible, but in some disorder, and Col. Havelock placed Capt Heaphy in charge of the detachment. A soldier was seen lying near the edge of the creek, wounded and bleeding, an artery having been severed. Capt Heaphy having some knowledge of surgery, volunteered to go to his assistance, &, having reached him, was engaged in taking up the artery when he was fired at by a body of natives, who were concealed in the fern close by. He was struck and slightly wounded in 3 places, but nevertheless succeeded in completing his work of humanity &, with the assistance of some soldiers, in carrying off the man..." See other depiction of this scene by Augustus Florance (which shows how the parapet fits into the general landscape with stream) "Maori tactics. Fight at Waiari on the Mangapiko River, NZ on the 11th of February 1864". ATL: C-031-001. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title] Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and wash 380 x 545 mm