Remembering the Waikato War, Te Riri ki Tainui

On October 28, He Rā Maumahara commemorates The New Zealand Wars, with a focus on the invasion of Waikato in 1863. The conflict between the Crown and the Kīngitanga represented a pivotal moment in New Zealand’s history, as two visions of the nation clashed, leading to devastating consequences for the Tainui tribes, including loss of life, destruction of villages, and confiscation of land. The legacy of the war continues to impact the region socio-economically and culturally, highlighting the ongoing repercussions of this critical chapter in New Zealand’s past.

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