Historical Events tagged with "Māori"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Politics & Government

Tāwhiao's Arrival to Claim Queen Victoria's Protection

May 31st, 1884 140 years ago

Tāwhiao, the Maori King, arrived at Plymouth to seek the protection of Queen Victoria. This marked a significant moment for the Maori people as they aimed to establish a relationship with the British Crown amidst ongoing land disputes and socio-political challenges in New Zealand.

Continue Reading
Military & Warfare

British Invasion of Waikato Led by Cameron

October 31st, 1863 161 years ago

British forces under General Duncan Cameron began their invasion of the Waikato region, marking a significant escalation in the New Zealand Wars. This military campaign aimed to suppress Māori resistance in response to ongoing conflicts over land and sovereignty. The operation was part of a broader strategy to assert British control in New Zealand and involved large troop deployments into the heart of Māori territory.

Continue Reading