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New Zealand · History · Hard
At which Waikato battle in April 1864 did British forces suffer their single worst defeat of the New Zealand Wars, with 42 killed and the Māori defenders escaping through a swamp after abandoning their pā?
Answer: Battle of Ōrākau — At Ōrākau, 300 Māori under Rewi Maniapoto held off nearly 1,500 British troops for three days. When offered surrender terms, the defenders famously replied 'Ka whawhai tonu mātou, āke, āke, āke!' — 'We will fight on forever, and ever, and ever!'
- A Battle of Gate Pā
- B Battle of Rangiriri
- C Battle of Ōrākau ✓
- D Battle of Ruapekapeka
At Ōrākau, 300 Māori under Rewi Maniapoto held off nearly 1,500 British troops for three days. When offered surrender terms, the defenders famously replied 'Ka whawhai tonu mātou, āke, āke, āke!' — 'We will fight on forever, and ever, and ever!'