Pukehinahina Lectures 2024 - The Battle Of Te Ranga

This year is the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate Pa. This is an important event for our city, especially with some of the other things happening in Aotearoa at the moment.
So this we are offering free lectures to help the community understand our city's history and how it shapes our present.
This year we are hoping to offer three lectures.

The second lecture will be on The Battle of Te Ranga- 21 June 1864, will be offered by Dr Cliff Simons. Buddy Mikaere will also be speaking about the planned New Zealand Wars Museum at Gate Pā, Putake O Te Riri..
Cliff, a retired army officer, has specialised in New Zealand's colonial wars for over 35 years. He has written two books and numerous articles and frequently gives talks about the various battles and campaigns, as well as conducting battle field tours. Cliff will be exploring the story of both these battles within their historical context so that we can understand the ongoing legacy today.
Buddy Mikaere is a former Director of the Waitangi Tribunal and a historian with an extensive list of publications. He is a consultant working largely in the resource consents area and has a national client base. In Tauranga he represents the environmental interests of several local iwi/hapu in their interface with local Councils and developers.

St. George's Anglican Church, Gate Pā, sits on the site of the Battle of Pukehinahina - Gate Pā; one of the most significant events in the history of our city. We operate with the kaupapa of - let everyone who enters here be reconciled. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion at the end of each lecture.
A koha – donations will be collected at the door to help cover the costs.


All lectures are at St. Georges Anglican Church, corner of Cameron Rd and Church St, Gate Pā, on the hill next to the Mega Mitre 10.