Historical Events tagged with "wanganui"

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Military & Warfare

Māori Shooting Sparks Wanganui Campaign

April 16th, 1847 177 years ago

An altercation in Wanganui led to the shooting of a Māori individual by an English sailor, igniting tensions that culminated in the Wanganui Campaign of the New Zealand Wars. This incident marked a significant escalation in the conflict between Māori tribes and British settlers in the region. The English sailor, facing backlash from the local Māori, inadvertently instigated a broader military engagement, as various factions mobilized in response to the perceived threat and injustice. The event underlined the complexities of Anglo-Māori relations and set the stage for subsequent military actions in the area.

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