The war in New Zealand; the gun-boat Pioneer at anchor off Meremere, on the Waikato river, reconnoitring the native position, by E.A. Williams. Originally published in the Illustrated London News, 1864.
Control of the Waikato River was crucial to General Cameron’s war plans. In 1862 the paddle-steamer Avon was armed with a 12-pounder ship’s gun and a Congreve rocket tube as well as being fitted with iron-plating for protection from enemy fire. Four armoured barges were prepared as troop carriers. In October 1863 the Pioneer, capable of carrying 300 men, became the first naval vessel built for the New Zealand government.
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War in Waikato
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RELATED TO THE GUN-BOAT PIONEER AT ANCHOR OFF MEREMERE
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6 May 1869
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31 March 1864
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16 May 1846
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12 July 1863
British forces invade Waikato
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17 July 1863
Māori force defeated at Koheroa
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7 September 1868
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13 February 1869
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19 February 1883
Release of Parihaka leaders Te Whiti and Tohu
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24 February 1870
Last imperial troops leave New Zealand
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10 November 1868
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21 November 1863
Māori surrender at Rangiriri
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17 March 1860
First Taranaki War erupts at Waitara
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17 June 1843
The Wairau incident
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6 April 1864
Pai Mārire ambush in Taranaki
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29 April 1864
Assault on Gate Pā
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30 April 1864
Pai Mārire defeated at Sentry Hill, Taranaki
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