Rangiriri
Rangiriri is a rural community in the Waikato District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the Waikato River near Lake Waikare in the Waikato District. State Highway 1 now bypasses Rangiriri.
Rangiriri | |
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Rangiriri Pub | |
| Coordinates: 37.429°S 175.132°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Waikato District |
| Ward | Whangamarino Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Waikato District Council |
| • Regional council | Waikato Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.89 km2 (3.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census) | |
| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (41/sq mi) |
Rangiriri was the site of a major Māori defence structure during the time of the Invasion of the Waikato, the major campaign of the New Zealand Wars. The Battle of Rangiriri, which took place on 20–21 November 1863, cost both sides more than any other engagement of the land wars and also resulted in the capture of 183 Māori prisoners, which impacted on their subsequent ability to oppose the far bigger British force.
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