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Port Molyneux : the story of Maori and pakeha in South Otago : a centennial history : commemorating the landing of George Willsher and his companions at Willsher Bay, June 28, 1840 : with a programme for the unveiling of the centennial cairn, erected by the Clutha County Council, June 28, 1940

Leads War Parties Against Rauparaha

Leads War Parties Against Rauparaha.

In 1838 Tuhawaiki and Karetai led the expedition named Orau Moa Iti of 270 men from Otakou up to Queen Charlotte Sound, where Rauparaha suffered a severe defeat.

In December, 1839, the second expedition, called Orau Moa Nui, under Taiaroa, proceeded northwards, 400 warriors, part sailing in 29 canoes, the remainder proceeding overland.

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In January and February of 1839 Tuhawaiki is in Sydney putting his signature to sales of land. On June 9th, 1840, he signed the Treaty of Waitangi at Ruapuke.