They had left Matamata that morning, Ngakuku and the missionaries and the children. Fighting had started again among the tribes and the missionaries and Ngakuku thought it was wise to take the children to a safe place – his uncle’s Pa at Tauranga. The Waharoa’s Pa was well protected with many warriors. They would be safe there.
Yes! He heard it again - they were being attacked. He quickly shouted a warning to the others as he picked up his little son.
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