Sir George Grey

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Sir George Grey (1912–1898) was the Governor of New Zealand twice, from 1845 to 1853, and from 1861 to 1868. Both were influential and controversial terms, and he is described on NZHistory at "New Zealand's most complex governor". More here: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/george-grey-painting

sir george grey, governor, kawau, premier, land wars, colonial, eliza, Te Rauparaha, Te Ruki Kawiti, Ngapuhi

Sir George Grey (1912–1898) was the Governor of New Zealand twice, from 1845 to 1853, and from 1861 to 1868. Both were influential and controversial terms, and he is described on NZHistory at "New Zealand's most complex governor". More here: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/george-grey-painting

Image: Portrait of Sir George Gey

Portrait of Sir George Gey

Auckland Libraries

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Sir George Grey, Governor

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Grey leaves New Zealand after first term as governor

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Sir George Grey, Governor

Sir George Grey, Governor

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Governor Sir George Grey

Governor Sir George Grey

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: George Grey

George Grey

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Governor Grey

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Image: Eliza Lucy Grey, the wife of George Grey

Eliza Lucy Grey, the wife of George Grey

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Image: Richard John Seddon (left) and George Grey

Richard John Seddon (left) and George Grey

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SIR GEORGE GREY. (Star, 26 June 1894)

National Library of New Zealand

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The Late Sir George Grey

Auckland Libraries

Image: Sir George Grey's Kawau Island Residence

Sir George Grey's Kawau Island Residence

Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga

Image: Sir George Grey's home on the Kawau

Sir George Grey's home on the Kawau

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Te Ruki Kawiti

Te Ruki Kawiti

Alexander Turnbull Library

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Wakefield, upper Queen Street and statue

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Former Governor Grey becomes Premier

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

George Grey

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

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Te Rauparaha

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

: South Australia, 1840–45

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

: South Africa, 1854–61

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

: New Zealand, 1861–68

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

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Letters from New Zealand governors

Alexander Turnbull Library

: Later Career, 1868–98

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Peacocks and zebras on Kawau Island - Roadside Stories

Peacocks and zebras on Kawau Island - Roadside Stories

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Grey Street, Auckland

Grey Street, Auckland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Portrait of Sir George Grey

Portrait of Sir George Grey

Auckland Libraries

Image: Kawau Island

Kawau Island

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Mansion House, Kawau Island

Mansion House, Kawau Island

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: "Lady Grey"

"Lady Grey"

Puke Ariki

Image: Separation

Separation

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Hōne Heke, Kawiti and Hariata Rongo

Hōne Heke, Kawiti and Hariata Rongo

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage