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, with labour by men and women as it could be spared during the earlier campaign based at Meremere. Concentrated work on Rangiriri began from early November 1863 under the direction of Te Wharepu, a leading Waikato chief.