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Maori warriors at the 150th anniversary commemoration of the battle of Gate Pa #124152871
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The battle of Gate Pa was fought in 1864 and resulted in a victory for Maori leader Rawiri Puhirake over the forces of General Duncan Cameron. Here local Maori, dresses as warriors of the 19th century, take part in a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the battle. The man on the large monitor is Sir Pita Sharples, former leader of the Maori Party
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