Reference NumberPhoto 05-033DescriptionRESTRICTED - WHITES AVIATION Aerial view of Maketū. Waihī ford lay between sandspit lower left and Bledisloe Park on parallel sandspit with clumps of trees. Photo taken 14 April 1965, after recent storm and flood caused river to break out short of normal outlet nearer cliffs on right. Buildings of Maketū settlement, right middle distance, with Pukemaire Redoubt to the left. Tai Rawhiti warriors dug line of rifle pits in sandhills on sandspit (lower left) by ocean, afterwards ascending cliffs to high ground. Alister Matheson's notes.
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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 05-033
