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History talks & tours
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​St George’s
Anglican Parish of Gate Pā
All who enter here be reconciled

HISTORY TALKS & TOURS - booking in advance essential
​Learn how The Elms Te Papa and St George's Gate Pā, 
​are linked indelibly by history



Group & school talks
with Reverend John Hebenton here ​
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We offer talks to any interested group. Download brochure here.  These talks are tailored for people of all ages from school to adult groups. They have been partly prepared by Cliff Simons, a local military historian, who recently co-authored “Victory at Gate Pa” with Buddy Mikaere, written to help people understand why the fighting broke out at Gate Pā and what happened during and after the battle.  
​Contact John on  +64 21 679 202,  fill in the form here 
or enquire at parish office .  Although the talks are free, a Koha is always welcomed. (Koha is a New Zealand Māori custom which translated means: gift, present, offering, donation or contribution).

    Group & school talks with Rev. John Hebenton

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Want to learn more?
Click here to go to the page for
​'The Battles of Gate Pā & Te Ranga
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The Pou's
​Learn about the pou's in the Gate Pā Memorial Reserve here
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Image: Courtesy Tauranga City Libraries
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​Take a comprehensive guided tour
​with Buddy Mikaere
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Take an inspirational tour with Buddy 
Mikaere. ​This takes in the integrated powerful history of The Elms, The Mission Cemetery, The Battles of Gate Pā and Te Ranga and shows how St George's plays an integral part in the ongoing reconciliation process of today. Please discuss the cost of this tour with Buddy.
For more information ring Buddy on 
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​+64 21 384 620, fill in the form below or enquire at the parish office.

    Guided Tours with Historian Buddy Mikaere

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Victory at Gate Pā?
by Buddy Mikaere and Cliff Simons
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This book accurately documents the events of the Battle of Gate Pā and Te Ranga from both sides of the battles and for those interested in
New Zealand History, this book is a must read.
It is available at $40.00 from the parish office. Proceeds go to
​St George's.
The Pukehinahina Cross
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Header image: Battle of Gate Pā by Dave Tipper: Courtesy Tauranga City Libraries, 
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St George's Anglican Church, Gate Pā, Tauranga
+64 7 578 7916 | stgeorges.gatepa@xtra.co.nz | www.stgeorgesgatepa.com
1 Church Street, Gate Pā, Tauranga, New Zealand
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  • HOME
    • About us
    • Our people
  • SERVICES
    • Catchup pew sheets
    • Podcasts
    • Baptism
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
    • Commemorative
    • Animal Blessing Service
  • WHATS ON
  • COMMUNITY
    • Centrepoint
    • Whānau Aroha
  • VENUE HIRE
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
  • OUR HISTORY
    • Battle of Gate Pā >
      • The Apology
    • Pukehinahina Cross
    • Tukutuku panels
    • The font
    • History links
    • Historic names
  • TALKS & TOURS
  • CONTACT
    • Anglican links