Reasons as to why the Maori had abandoned the site and then tried to re-enter it have been debated over the years. People have suggested they were at church as many of them had converted to Christianity. Knowing that the British were also Christians they had not expected an attack on a Sunday.
Friday, 8 January 2021, 8:40 am. Press Release: New Zealand Government
The commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Ruapekapeka represents an opportunity for all New Zealanders to reflect on the role these conflicts have had in creating our modern nation, says Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Kiri Allan. Copy and paste link to continue.
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA2101/S00012/new-zealand-government-acknowledges-175th-anniversary-of-battle-of-ruapekapeka.htm
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