The Taranaki Militia and Rifle Volunteers' efforts in 1860 were rewarded by the presentation in 1861 of an impressive flag designed and sewn by local women. The words 'South Africa' was added to the corps' colours following their participation in the South African War.
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Flags of New Zealand
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New Zealand's 19th-century wars
War in Taranaki 1860-63
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RELATED TO TARANAKI VOLUNTEERS FLAG
Events
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18 March 1983
Waitangi Tribunal rules on Motunui claim
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5 May 1898
Dog Tax War narrowly averted
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31 March 1864
Rewi's last stand?
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16 May 1846
Eight killed in attack on Boulcott Farm
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12 April 1902
Train accident in South Africa kills 16 NZ soldiers
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28 September 1899
NZ answers Empire's call to arms in South Africa
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28 January 1901
Hardham wins VC in South Africa
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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
Von Tempsky killed at Te Ngutu-o-te-manu
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9 December 1899
NZ troops fire first shots during South African War
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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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24 January 1865
Imperial forces invade south Taranaki
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24 February 1902
End of the battle of Langverwacht Hill
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13 February 1869
Killings at Pukearuhe
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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
Te Kooti attacks Matawhero
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21 November 1863
Māori surrender at Rangiriri
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20 March 1834
NZ's first flag chosen
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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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