Matarikoriko pā, Waitara
Production date
Apr 1963
Description
Matarikoriko pā and military stockade located on the high ground at the east end of Matarikoriko Rd, Waitara. Image taken from the west with site just visible in the distance - the gorse covered bit on the left of the road. Site is recorded as having a broad platform and fenced cemetery. The stockade was constructed in 1861. NZAA site number Q19/122. There is a family urupa on the crest of the hill on the left, established for descendants of Rangi Matotoru Watene who died in November 1927.
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Public comments
Family urupa is on the crest of the hill, on the left side. It was established for descendants of Rangi Matotoru Watene who died in November 1927.
- Margret Fenton Brands posted 2 years ago.