Waikato invasion and Waikato Wars (1863–1866)

1. Kīngitanga established to resist land loss

   Jan 1, 1858Labels: K ngitanga

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2. Grey issues proclamation threatening land forfeiture

   Jul 11, 1863Labels: George Grey

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3. British cross Mangatāwhiri, starting Waikato invasion

   Jul 12, 1863Labels: Mangat whiri

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4. Battle of Koheroa tests early Waikato defenses

   Jul 17, 1863Labels: Koheroa

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5. Meremere line outflanked and abandoned

   Oct 31, 1863Labels: Meremere

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6. Battle of Rangiriri breaks the second defensive line

   Nov 20, 1863Labels: Rangiriri

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7. New Zealand Settlements Act authorizes confiscations

   Dec 3, 1863Labels: New Zealand

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8. British take Ngāruawāhia, Kīngitanga capital

   Dec 8, 1863Labels: Ng ruaw

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9. Pāterangi defensive complex becomes main Māori position

   Jan 1, 1864Labels: P terangi

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10. Cameron bypasses Pāterangi and attacks Rangiaowhia

    Feb 21, 1864Labels: Rangiaowhia

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11. Battle of Hairini follows Rangiaowhia attack

    Feb 22, 1864Labels: Hairini

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12. Battle of Ōrākau ends major Waikato fighting

    Mar 31, 1864Labels: r kau

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13. Crown proclaims intention to retain Waikato lands

    Dec 17, 1864Labels: Crown proclamation

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14. Wiremu Tāmihana makes peace; Kīngitanga remains isolated

    May 1, 1865Labels: Wiremu T

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15. Orders in Council declare confiscation districts

    May 16, 1865Labels: Orders in

    • AJHR 1928
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16. Waikato Raupatu settlement records Crown apology

    Nov 3, 1995Labels: Waikato Raupatu

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    • Waikato Act