Today in Maori History
New Zealand Topics: Auckland - Christchurch - Dunedin - Tokelau - Wellington
Historical Events
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1840-02-06 - Waitangi Day; treaty signed between Britain & Maoris of NZ
1845-03-11 - The Flagstaff War: In New Zealand, Chiefs Hone Heke and Kawiti lead 700 Māoris to chop down the British flagpole and drive settlers out of the British colonial settlement of Kororareka because of breaches of the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi.
1860-08-03 - The Second Maori War begins in New Zealand.
1863-10-31 - The Maori Wars resumed as British forces in New Zealand led by General Duncan Cameron began their Invasion of the Waikato.
1864-01-21 - The Tauranga Campaign starts during the Maori Wars.
Famous Birthdays
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1874-07-03 - Apirana Turupa Ngata, Kawaka NZ, Maori political/cultural leader
1931-07-23 - Te Atairangi Kaahu, Māori Queen (d. 2006)
1971-01-23 - Adam Parore, cricket wicket-keeper (NZ, 1st Maori Test centurion)
Famous Deaths
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1898-04-15 - Kepa Te Rangihiwinui, Maori military leader
2006-08-15 - Te Atairangi Kaahu, Māori queen (b. 1931)
2006-09-19 - Hugh Kawharu, New Zealander Ngāti Whātua Māori chief (b. 1927)
2007-04-13 - Don Selwyn, Māori actor and film director (b. circa 1936)
2007-09-03 - Syd Jackson, Māori activist and trade unionist (b. 1939)
