Our trail of tears: the story of Ihumātao By Briannaiscool 1845 Northern War Earlier, during the Northern War of 1845-46, they had pledged to defend the township from possible attack. 1863 Crown Invasion In July 1863 the Crown launched a premeditated war of conquest and invasion directed against Kīngitanga.
Earlier, during the Northern War of 1845-46, they had pledged to defend the township from possible attack.
In July 1863 the Crown launched a premeditated war of conquest and invasion directed against Kīngitanga.