SummaryBattle of Gate Pa by Iritana from Kopukairoa, Arataki Primary School was part of an entry by Room 10 into the 150th Battle of Gate Pā Poetry Poster Competition (2014). Main BodyMaaori and British attacking one another. The smell of gun powder is in the air. Little birds squawking up high. Cannons flying towards Maaori. British fighting bravely as they watch their troops die. Maaori fight bravely for their land. Guns shooting Maaori and British. The British fought to make their Queen Victoria happy. The Maaori are fighting to save their land. Maaori are happy they won the war. They saved their land.
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AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries