Yesterday the Provincial Growth Fund announced $8.5 million funding for the restoration of Ruapekapeka Pā in the Far North.
The site was the location for one of the key battles of the New Zealand wars and one of the pivotal moments in 19th century history in Aotearoa.
The money will allow the site to be improved, and access to the pā sealed, ahead of the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Te Ruapekapeka in February 2021.
Pita Tipene of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hine joins Karyn to discuss the significance of the move.
A British cannon at Ruapekapeka. Photo: RNZ / Dan Cook