New Zealand Wars

1845 – 1872

Result Crown victory. Loss of Māori land, the retreat of Kīngitanga to King Country

Māori groups fought British and colonial forces over land and sovereignty in New Zealand. The wars led to large confiscations of Māori land.

March 11, 1845 – January 11, 1846

Flagstaff War Northland Region

March 17, 1860 – March 18, 1861

First Taranaki War Inconclusive Taranaki Region

July 17, 1863 – April 1864

Invasion of the Waikato Waikato Region