Pakakutu, Battle of, N.Z., 1834

Pakakutu seems to be a single engagement, or battle, of the wider conflict of Haowhenua. Pakakutu was a Ngati Raukawa pa situated alongside the Otaki river and near its mouth.

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Manuscript

Rangipito - An account of some of the hekes or migrations of the Taranaki and other tri...

Date: Apr 1887

From: Polynesian Society: Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1187-128

Description: Contains an account of the various heke of Ngati Toa and Te Ati Awa to the Kapiti district between 1820 and 1833, with reference to inter-tribal wars and disputes during this period. Rangipito use's the term "Uruuru-purumu" to describe the 19th century musket used by Maori. Other - Hardcopy inventory says "Compare mss version in S P Smith papers 21 (d)" Quantity: 1 folder(s) (40 leaves). Physical Description: Typescript and 2 pages of mss

Manuscript

Account of migrations to the Wellington area recorded by H T Whatahoro

From: Maori Purposes Fund Board : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0189-B055

Description: Contains an account of a war party led by Tuwhare to the greater Wellington area, with details of their conflicts; also contains an account of the migration of Te Rauparaha, Ngati Toa and their allies to the Wellington area, including details of their conflicts with the original tangata whenua of the area and details of internal conflicts within the migrating tribes; includes some relevant whakapapa Also contains various waiata, karakia and whakatauki Physical Description: no cover, 20 cm Finding Aids: Detailed inventory available.