Journal of the Nelson and Marlborough Historical Societies, Volume 1, Issue 2, November 1982

G. W. Rusdens–History of New Zealand – Vol. 1 p. 313- — Alfred Saunders–History of New Zealand – Vol. 1 – p. 186

G. W. Rusdens– History of New Zealand – Vol. 1 p. 313-
Alfred Saunders–History of New Zealand – Vol. 1 – p. 186

Te Rauparaha's account of the events are given in –