

Author completes another research trip
The author recently completed another research trip to a number of sites relating to his upcoming historical novel 'Moka, Muskets & Mayhem!' He visited a number of former battle sites, from Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Kaiwaka, Matakitaki Pa(Pirongia), Opotiki, Ruatoki and Rotorua. He also attended the Waitangi Tribunal Hearings at Waimamaku, as part of his research into the He Whakaputanga... and Te Tiriti. The author also sought guidance and approval for his novel, from Te P