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Celebrate. Commemorate. Understand.
WAIPA HERITAGE EDUCATIONTitle. Double click me.
Te Awamutu Museum provides a variety of educational experiences at a variety of locations across the Waipa District. Our educational offering caters for school aged students, and is funded by the Ministry of Education and the Waipa District Council.
Matakitaki Pa
Matakitaki Pa and The Musket Wars
Matakitaki pa is located on a narrow strip of land at the junction of the Waipa River and the Mangapiko Stream.The introduction of the musket transformed this traditional Tainui stronghold into the site where the Taiaha fell to the musket giving birth to the modern pa.
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