In March 1858 he saw the fighting at Waitara , where he was employed to make sketches of the stockades .
During his service in the local militia , Smith also witnessed at first hand the conflict leading up to the Taranaki wars .
In March 1858 Smith saw the fighting at Waitara , where Smith was employed to make sketches of the stockades .
During his service in the local militia , Smith also witnessed at first hand the conflict leading up to the Taranaki wars .