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Waikato invasion and Waikato Wars (1863–1866)

Waikato invasion and Waikato Wars (1863–1866)

  1. Kīngitanga established to resist land loss

    Labels: K ngitanga
  2. Grey issues proclamation threatening land forfeiture

    Labels: George Grey
  3. British cross Mangatāwhiri, starting Waikato invasion

    Labels: Mangat whiri
  4. Battle of Koheroa tests early Waikato defenses

    Labels: Koheroa
  5. Meremere line outflanked and abandoned

    Labels: Meremere
  6. Battle of Rangiriri breaks the second defensive line

    Labels: Rangiriri
  7. New Zealand Settlements Act authorizes confiscations

    Labels: New Zealand
  8. British take Ngāruawāhia, Kīngitanga capital

    Labels: Ng ruaw
  9. Pāterangi defensive complex becomes main Māori position

    Labels: P terangi
  10. Cameron bypasses Pāterangi and attacks Rangiaowhia

    Labels: Rangiaowhia
  11. Battle of Hairini follows Rangiaowhia attack

    Labels: Hairini
  12. Crown proclaims intention to retain Waikato lands

    Labels: Crown proclamation
  13. Wiremu Tāmihana makes peace; Kīngitanga remains isolated

    Labels: Wiremu T
  14. Orders in Council declare confiscation districts

    Labels: Orders in