Wairau Affray
June 17, 1843 · Tuamarina, Marlborough, New Zealand
Result Ngāti Toa victory
New Zealand Company settlers led by Arthur Wakefield clashed with Ngāti Toa under Te Rauparaha in the Wairau valley; over twenty settlers were killed.
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- New Zealand Wars 1845 – 1872
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