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Signing of Treaty
One day after the meeting with about the Treaty of Waitingi with the Maori chiefs of "Confederation" and Pakeha, the first 40 Maori chiefs signed the Treaty. -
Pakeha Government
Because of the increasing number of settlers, a government was made for the Pakeha. No Maori were allowed to participate in the government until 1867. -
Maori King
Many Maori chiefs named Potatau Te Wherowhero the first Maori King so that he may protect their land and bring unity to the tribes. The government saw the King as a challenge to the Queens sovereignty. -
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Land Wars
Governor Grey wanted to win the British sovereignty over the Maori once and for all so he sent troops to attack 'rebelling' Maori tribes over the middle of the North Island. He confiscated land off of the Maori for resisting against the crown after win the wars. -
Native Land Court
The Native Land Court was created which made it easier for Pakeha to buy Maori land because it was geared towards the settlers interests rather than the Maori's.Much of the Maori land was lost due to the Pakeha control. -
Te Kooti Denied Trial
Te Kooti was believed to be helping the 'rebelling' Maori so sent to the Chatham Islands by Pakeha. He was denied a trial despite his requests and imprisoned -
King Tawhiao Peace
The Maori king showed an act of peace to the resident magistrate Major William Mair at Alexandra (Pirongia) by laying down his weapons. This act officially finished the New Zealand wars.
