Siege of Ngatapa (1869)

Siege of Ngatapa (New Zealand government vs Ringatū) took place in 1869 during Te Kooti's War.

Battle facts

Year: 1869
Date: 1869-01-05
Era: Modern
Conflict: Te Kooti's War
Side A: New Zealand government
Side B: Ringatū
Commanders (A): Colonel George Whitmore, Ropata Wahawaha
Commanders (B): Te Kooti
Casualties: 11 killed (New Zealand government), At least 130 killed 150 prisoners, mostly women and children (Ringatū)
Outcome: Government victory
Coordinates: -38.514°, 177.564°