Te Ruapekapeka
Video Library
Delve into the rich history of Te Ruapekapeka through our collection of engaging videos that explore the events before, during and after the battle that ended the Northern War.
A Gruelling Expedition
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A Lead Up to Battle
Why was Ruapekapeka chosen for the battle site?
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Aftermath
A great victory or debacle?
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British Forward Position
The main advanced Gun Battery.
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British View of the Battle
An insight into the British perspective of the battle.
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Causes of the Northern War
Why did Hōne Heke cut down the flagpole?
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Digital Battlefield Overview
Digital battlefield overview.
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Digital impression of the Main Advanced Gun Battery
A perspective of the Main Advanced Gun Battery to the pā.
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Digital impression of the Pā
Digital impression of the pā.
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Hōne Heke
Hōne Heke – The man and the leader.
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Landscape of Conflict
Why was Ruapekapeka chosen for the battle site? Commentary by Erima Henare.
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Legacy
Kaumatua and Kuia share personal perspectives of the war’s legacy.
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Māori View of The Battle
An insight into the Māori perspective of the battle.
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No Victor, The Battle
A great victory or debacle?
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Ringakaha
Te Warihi Kokowai Hetaraka shares the history of ringakaha.
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Ruapekapeka Pā Overview
A digital impression of the pā (overview).
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Taiaha
Learn about the history and use of the taiaha.
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Te Ruki Kawiti
The man and the leader.
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The British Camp
The British camp - yesterday and today.
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The British Military Might
The assembled armaments facing Te Ruki Kawiti.
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The Design Ingenuity Ruapekapeka
A thorough look at the pā defence.
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The Musket
Learn about the firing of muskets.
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