Trail Of Tears: The Story Of Ihumatao

By RebeccaP

  • 1845 - 1846 plend to defend township

    During the Northern wars of 1845 to 1846 Maori communities pledged to defend the township in case of possible attack.

  • 9th July 1863 An ultimatum dated 9th July was delivard to the people of Ihumatao

    An ultimatum dated 9th July was delivered to the people of Ihumatao and other settlers requiring them to take an oath of allegiance to Queen Victoria or immediately retire to the Waikato.

  • 12th July 1863 British troops crossed the Mangatāwhiri river

    On the 12th of July 1863, British troops crossed the Mangatāwhiri River. The invasion of Waikato had begun.