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New Zealand's 19th-century wars - overview

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Taranaki and Waikato wars - New Zealand Wars

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In 1858 the Waikato leader Potatau Te Wherowhero was selected as the first Maori King. A primary aim of the Maori King movement (or Kingitanga) was to unite tribes against selling land.

New Plymouth under seige, 1860

Writing about New Zealand’s internal wars

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Cover of The War in New Zealand by William Fox. Originally published in 1866, this reprint was published by Capper Press in 1973.

Writing about New Zealand’s internal wars

War has had a great impact on New Zealand society. Over the last 60 years writing about war has become a mainstay of local non-fiction publishing. Generations of New Zealanders are familiar with our exploits in two world wars and the impact of these conflicts on the nation. But how familiar are New Zealanders with our own internal wars of the 19th century?

Timeline - New Zealand's 19th-century wars

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Timeline

About 1807: First use of muskets in battle in New Zealand, by Nga Puhi

1809: Crew of Boyd killed by Ngati Uru at Whangaroa

1818–25: Nga Puhi raids across North Island

1821–6: Ngati Toa and other iwi migrate from Waikato to Wellington area

1829–37: Ngati Toa and allies fight Ngai Tahu in South Island

1835: Ngati Mutunga and Ngati Tama invade Chatham Islands

Further information - New Zealand's 19th-century wars

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This web feature was written by David Green and produced by the NZHistory.net.nz team.

NZHistory.net.nz, New Zealand history online - nz wars

New Zealand's 19th-century wars - overview

Taranaki and Waikato wars - New Zealand Wars

Writing about New Zealand’s internal wars

Writing about New Zealand’s internal wars

Timeline - New Zealand's 19th-century wars

Timeline

Further information - New Zealand's 19th-century wars

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