History lesson for Richard Prince:
The Battle at Rangioawhia (Feb 21, 1864) where innocent women and children were burnt alive happened. It's written in the history books (Alexander Turnbull Library) and tattooed deep in the memories of Ngati Apakura Maori. If you took the time to google it then you will find out first- hand what happened.
I know this because my Great Grandfather, Emile Joseph Borell built the Catholic Church in Rangioawhia that replaced the raupo church these women and children were burned alive in, and yes Mr. Prince you are right, this Catholic church still stands today.
The Battle of Te Ranga (21 June 1864) where innocent women and children were bayoneted by colonial troops happened. It's written in the history books and retold in whakapapa by tangata whenua here in Tauranga Moana. Te Ranga is where we recently signed our Treaty Settlement with the crown and no-one there on that day would have found any reason to honour General Cameron, or believe in Mr Prince's pirau korero.
All up about 140 Maori lost their lives for no other reason than trying to save their land.
Both horrific battles were under the leadership of General Cameron who we honor today by driving down our main road named after him (Cameron Road)
We cannot change history however we can learn from it and leave a legacy of Ubuntu for tomorrow's generation.
If Richard Prince is looking for an apology perhaps it should come from those who naively believe these tragedies never happened.

Tommy Kapai, Te Puna.