Strengthening work had continued during the earlier campaign based at Meremere, and concentrated work began from early November 1863 under the direction of Te Wharepu, a leading Waikato chief.
Strengthening work had continued during the earlier campaign. This earlier campaign was based at Meremere. Concentrated work began from early November 1863 under the direction of Te Wharepu. Te Wharepu was a leading Waikato chief.