The New Zealand Wars | Ngā Pakanga O Aotearoa

A DigitalNZ Story by Bridget Williams Books

All images appear in 'The New Zealand Wars | Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa' by Vincent O'Malley (Bridget Williams Books, 2019)

New Zealand Wars

Image: Meeting between Dr Isaac Featherston and Wanganui iwi at Putiki

Meeting between Dr Isaac Featherston and Wanganui iwi at Putiki

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: NZ Armed Constabulary at Parihaka

NZ Armed Constabulary at Parihaka

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Main guard, Albert Barracks

Main guard, Albert Barracks

Auckland Libraries

Image: Major C. Heaphy, V.C. about 1870

Major C. Heaphy, V.C. about 1870

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: medal, decoration

medal, decoration

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: 40 Galway Street, Onehunga, 1860s

40 Galway Street, Onehunga, 1860s

Auckland Libraries

Image: Jane Maria Gray with her children

Jane Maria Gray with her children

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Maori rebel flag: Aotearoa

Maori rebel flag: Aotearoa

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Hēni Te Kiri Karamū

Hēni Te Kiri Karamū

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Maori survivors of war

Maori survivors of war

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: James Cowan

James Cowan

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Earle, Augustus, 1793-1838 :War speech. London, R. Martin & Co. 1838.

Earle, Augustus, 1793-1838 :War speech. London, R. Martin & Co. 1838.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Te Pahi Medal

Te Pahi Medal

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: [Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1815-1854 :The warrior chieftains of New Zealand. [1846]

[Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1815-1854 :The warrior chieftains of New Zealand. [1846]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Clayton, George Thomas fl 1845 :Kororareka in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Sketched Mar 10th 1845 on the morning before the assault and destruction by Honi Heke. Drawn by Captain Clayton, and on stone by W. A. Nicholas. London, E. D. Barlow [1845?]

Clayton, George Thomas fl 1845 :Kororareka in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Sketched Mar 10th 1845 on the morning before the assault and destruc...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Williams, John], d 1905 :H M S North Star, destroying Pomare's pa, Otiuhu, Bay of Islands (1845)

[Williams, John], d 1905 :H M S North Star, destroying Pomare's pa, Otiuhu, Bay of Islands (1845)

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Tamati Waka Nene

Tamati Waka Nene

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885 :View of the left angle of Heke's pah at Ohaiawai that was stormed on the 1st July, 1845, from a breastwork adjoining our right battery. [1845].

Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885 :View of the left angle of Heke's pah at Ohaiawai that was stormed on the 1st July, 1845, from a breastwork adjoining ou...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Marlow, Captain, fl 1840s] :Sketch of Kawiti's Pah at Rua Peka Peka [ms map]. Taken by the combined forces under Colonel Despard and Captain Graham, Jany. 11th 1846.

[Marlow, Captain, fl 1840s] :Sketch of Kawiti's Pah at Rua Peka Peka [ms map]. Taken by the combined forces under Colonel Despard and Captain Graha...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mundy, Daniel Louis, 1826-1881 (attributed): [Sir George Grey]

Mundy, Daniel Louis, 1826-1881 (attributed): [Sir George Grey]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Bell, Francis Dillon, 1822-1898 :Part of Wairau. Bell. July 1845

Bell, Francis Dillon, 1822-1898 :Part of Wairau. Bell. July 1845

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Te Rauparaha. June 1845.

Te Rauparaha. June 1845.

University of Otago

Image: [Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :The Fort Richmond. Hutt Bridge [1845]

[Brees, Samuel Charles] 1810-1865 :The Fort Richmond. Hutt Bridge [1845]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Artist unknown :[H.M.P.S Driver in Porirua Harbour] [1846]

Artist unknown :[H.M.P.S Driver in Porirua Harbour] [1846]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Pawatanui, Rangihaiataís pah in 1846. 1849.

Pawatanui, Rangihaiataís pah in 1846. 1849.

University of Otago

Image: Topine Te Mamaku

Topine Te Mamaku

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Page, George Hyde 1823-1908 :St Johns Wood, Wanganui, N. Z. 19th July 1847. [1847].

Page, George Hyde 1823-1908 :St Johns Wood, Wanganui, N. Z. 19th July 1847. [1847].

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: John Alexander Gilfillan and (daughter?), Melbourne, Australia

John Alexander Gilfillan and (daughter?), Melbourne, Australia

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Warre, Henry James] 1819-1898 :The native pah at Waitera from the bar. March 9th 1861

[Warre, Henry James] 1819-1898 :The native pah at Waitera from the bar. March 9th 1861

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Possibly Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitake

Possibly Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitake

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Governor Thomas Robert Gore Browne with his family and private secretary

Governor Thomas Robert Gore Browne with his family and private secretary

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Proclamations

Proclamations

Puke Ariki

Image: Paa Mu

Paa Mu

Puke Ariki

Image: Sketch Of Pah, Destroyed On The 18th March, 1860.

Sketch Of Pah, Destroyed On The 18th March, 1860.

Puke Ariki

Image: Muru Raupatu marae, Bell Block

Muru Raupatu marae, Bell Block

Puke Ariki

Image: Untitled (New Plymouth from Liardet Street, showing Marsland Hill)

Untitled (New Plymouth from Liardet Street, showing Marsland Hill)

Puke Ariki

Image: [Harris, Edwin] ca 1810-1895 :[New Plymouth, 3 August 1860. Troops of the 40th Regiment being ferried ashore by lighters from H. M. S. Victoria, early evening, with H. M. S. Airedale, Paddle steamer Tasmanian Maid, brigantine George Henderson and a schooner]

[Harris, Edwin] ca 1810-1895 :[New Plymouth, 3 August 1860. Troops of the 40th Regiment being ferried ashore by lighters from H. M. S. Victoria, ea...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Puketakauere pā, Waitara

Puketakauere pā, Waitara

Puke Ariki

Image: "The Limit of the Sap at Te Arei"

"The Limit of the Sap at Te Arei"

Puke Ariki

Image: Photographer unknown :Portrait of Hapurona d. 1874

Photographer unknown :Portrait of Hapurona d. 1874

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Sir Donald McLean

Sir Donald McLean

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Wiremu Tamihana

Wiremu Tamihana

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Tukaroto Potatau Matutaera Te Wherowhero Tawhiao

Tukaroto Potatau Matutaera Te Wherowhero Tawhiao

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Artist unknown :[Ngaruawahia] [186-?]

Artist unknown :[Ngaruawahia] [186-?]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Deviation on the road to Waikato, made by the Royal Artillery, through Williamson's Clearing

Deviation on the road to Waikato, made by the Royal Artillery, through Williamson's Clearing

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Tamati Ngapora Manuhiri

Tamati Ngapora Manuhiri

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881: Mere-Mere from Whangamarino Redoubt

Heaphy, Charles, 1820-1881: Mere-Mere from Whangamarino Redoubt

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Illustrated London News] :Iron gun-boat built at Sydney, Australia, for the New Zealand Government [London ; Illustrated London News, 1863?]

[Illustrated London News] :Iron gun-boat built at Sydney, Australia, for the New Zealand Government [London ; Illustrated London News, 1863?]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Entrenchments at Rangiriri, Waikato

Entrenchments at Rangiriri, Waikato

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Heaphy, Charles] 1820-1881 :Naval attack at Rangiriri [1863]

[Heaphy, Charles] 1820-1881 :Naval attack at Rangiriri [1863]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Maori Church, Rangiriri, 1864

Maori Church, Rangiriri, 1864

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Photographer unknown :Prisoners of war taken at Rangiriri New Zealand, escaped Sept.r 1864. Dec. 1863

Photographer unknown :Prisoners of war taken at Rangiriri New Zealand, escaped Sept.r 1864. Dec. 1863

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Three soldiers stationed at Ngaruawahia...

Three soldiers stationed at Ngaruawahia...

Auckland Libraries

Image: King Matutaera's whare, Ngaruawahia

King Matutaera's whare, Ngaruawahia

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: The fight at Rangiawhia (Feb 21st 1864) for the recovery of McHale's body/Whawhai hoia pakeha mo to ratou tupapaku

The fight at Rangiawhia (Feb 21st 1864) for the recovery of McHale's body/Whawhai hoia pakeha mo to ratou tupapaku

Auckland Libraries

Image: Anderson, Robert S., fl. 1864 :Plan of ground surrounding Orakau Pa. Plan of pa [ms map]. Shewing the disposition of the troops under Brigadier General Carey, 2d April, 1864. Robert S. Anderson, draughtsman, 1864.

Anderson, Robert S., fl. 1864 :Plan of ground surrounding Orakau Pa. Plan of pa [ms map]. Shewing the disposition of the troops under Brigadier Gen...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Hill, Irene, fl 1913-1929: [Portrait of Ahumai Te Paerata]

Hill, Irene, fl 1913-1929: [Portrait of Ahumai Te Paerata]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: The signing of the covenant between General Carey and Wiremu Tamehana, May 1865.

The signing of the covenant between General Carey and Wiremu Tamehana, May 1865.

Auckland Libraries

Image: Forty Third Regiment memorial at Tauranga

Forty Third Regiment memorial at Tauranga

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Tauranga Harbour and camp at 64th & 43rd regiments

Tauranga Harbour and camp at 64th & 43rd regiments

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: War dance of the Arawas (Matata)

War dance of the Arawas (Matata)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Tohi Te Ururangi

Tohi Te Ururangi

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Gate Pa, Pukehinahina ridge, during the New Zealand Wars

Gate Pa, Pukehinahina ridge, during the New Zealand Wars

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Morning breaking, day of Gate Pa attack, 29th April 1864

Morning breaking, day of Gate Pa attack, 29th April 1864

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Surrender of the Tauranga natives at Te Papa.

Surrender of the Tauranga natives at Te Papa.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Te Ua Haumene

Te Ua Haumene

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Captain Lloyd, 57th Reg. killed Ahuahu Apl. 1864

Captain Lloyd, 57th Reg. killed Ahuahu Apl. 1864

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: [Meade, Herbert (Lieutenant)], 1842-1868 :Pai Marire karakia, held by the Te Hau fanatics at Tataroa, New Zealand, to determine the fate of their prisoners. Jan[uar]y 27th, 1865.

[Meade, Herbert (Lieutenant)], 1842-1868 :Pai Marire karakia, held by the Te Hau fanatics at Tataroa, New Zealand, to determine the fate of their p...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Moutoua Island, on the Whanganui River, and surrounding area

Moutoua Island, on the Whanganui River, and surrounding area

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Notice on kitchen tent at Moutoa Gardens, Wanganui, New Zealand, during occupation by members of Whanganui iwi - Photograph taken by Anthony Phelps

Notice on kitchen tent at Moutoa Gardens, Wanganui, New Zealand, during occupation by members of Whanganui iwi - Photograph taken by Anthony Phelps

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: A stroll on the beach - Mount Egmont in the distance - 16 Feb.y 65 - daybreak. After marching all Night Wanganui Campaign.

A stroll on the beach - Mount Egmont in the distance - 16 Feb.y 65 - daybreak. After marching all Night Wanganui Campaign.

University of Otago

Image: Hoari Wiremu Hipango and Rev Richard Taylor

Hoari Wiremu Hipango and Rev Richard Taylor

Auckland Libraries

Image: Maori prisoners from Weraroa Pa at Rutland Stockade, Queen's Park, Whanganui

Maori prisoners from Weraroa Pa at Rutland Stockade, Queen's Park, Whanganui

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: [Tempsky, Gustavus Ferdinand von] 1828-1868 :[Encampment of Chute's forces near Te Putahi Pa, on the Whenuakura River, 7 January 1866 / G.F.von Tempsky] [1866]

[Tempsky, Gustavus Ferdinand von] 1828-1868 :[Encampment of Chute's forces near Te Putahi Pa, on the Whenuakura River, 7 January 1866 / G.F.von Tem...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :[Soldiers crossing the Tangahoe River 1865]

Williams, Edward Arthur 1824-1898 :[Soldiers crossing the Tangahoe River 1865]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: General Chute K.C.B.

General Chute K.C.B.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: James Cowan :Patara Raukatauri

James Cowan :Patara Raukatauri

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Kinder, John 1819-1903 :Carl Sylvius Volkner

Kinder, John 1819-1903 :Carl Sylvius Volkner

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Military encampment at Poho o Rawiri, Turanganui, Poverty Bay

Military encampment at Poho o Rawiri, Turanganui, Poverty Bay

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Row of soldiers in Opotiki in front of the church later known as Saint Stephen the Martyr - Photograph taken by William Beattie and Company

Row of soldiers in Opotiki in front of the church later known as Saint Stephen the Martyr - Photograph taken by William Beattie and Company

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lieutenant-Colonel James Fraser

Lieutenant-Colonel James Fraser

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mokena Kohere (d 1894)

Mokena Kohere (d 1894)

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Kemp, Thomas Samuel 1842?-1875 :Omarunui on the Tutaekuri 1866

Kemp, Thomas Samuel 1842?-1875 :Omarunui on the Tutaekuri 1866

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Wahaika

Wahaika

Puke Ariki

Image: Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky

Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Peyman, Benjamin, 1823/24-1897 :Portrait of Victoria `Queen' of the Nukumaru

Peyman, Benjamin, 1823/24-1897 :Portrait of Victoria `Queen' of the Nukumaru

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: "Lucy Lord, Interpreter & Guide to Forces"

"Lucy Lord, Interpreter & Guide to Forces"

Puke Ariki

Image: Seated portrait of Sir George Stoddart Whitmore

Seated portrait of Sir George Stoddart Whitmore

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Watkins, Kennett 1847-1933 :The death of von Tempsky / K Watkins. 1893

Watkins, Kennett 1847-1933 :The death of von Tempsky / K Watkins. 1893

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Engagement at Okutuku.

Engagement at Okutuku.

University of Otago

Image: The Gascoigne Family Pukearawai [sic]

The Gascoigne Family Pukearawai [sic]

Puke Ariki

Image: Photograph of "The Three Graces" - Caroline Harriet Abraham, Lady Mary Ann Martin, and Sarah Harriet Selwyn

Photograph of "The Three Graces" - Caroline Harriet Abraham, Lady Mary Ann Martin, and Sarah Harriet Selwyn

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Armed constabulary awaiting orders to advance on Parihaka Pa

Armed constabulary awaiting orders to advance on Parihaka Pa

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Maria Morris. From the album: New Zealand and South Seas

Maria Morris. From the album: New Zealand and South Seas

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Photographer unknown :Portrait of wives of Te Kooti and Topia

Photographer unknown :Portrait of wives of Te Kooti and Topia

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Evening Post (Newspaper): Evening post extra. Horrible news from the East Coast. Horrible atrocities. Thirty-three settlers murdered, including Captain Biggs and family. Bodies of women thrown to the pigs. Escaped settlers in safety. [1869].

Evening Post (Newspaper): Evening post extra. Horrible news from the East Coast. Horrible atrocities. Thirty-three settlers murdered, including Cap...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mrs. Wilson & children, killed Poverty Bay massacre Nov 1868

Mrs. Wilson & children, killed Poverty Bay massacre Nov 1868

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: "Capt. J. Wilson, killed Poverty Bay Massacre and his son"

"Capt. J. Wilson, killed Poverty Bay Massacre and his son"

Puke Ariki

Image: Ngatapa, Te Kooti's Pa

Ngatapa, Te Kooti's Pa

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Erueti Tamaikowha

Erueti Tamaikowha

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Maori group outside a meeting house at Waipahihi, includes Rangitahau and Kiriwera

Maori group outside a meeting house at Waipahihi, includes Rangitahau and Kiriwera

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Soldiers Near Graves, Opepe

Soldiers Near Graves, Opepe

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Ropata Wahawaha

Ropata Wahawaha

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Woman relatives mourning over the spear of a man killed at Te Ranga battle

Woman relatives mourning over the spear of a man killed at Te Ranga battle

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: At Haerehuka, King Country

At Haerehuka, King Country

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Digging the first sod for the Main Trunk Railway, at the confiscation line at the southern bank of the Puniu River

Digging the first sod for the Main Trunk Railway, at the confiscation line at the southern bank of the Puniu River

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Members of the Te Awamutu Cavalry at the southern bank of the Puniu River

Members of the Te Awamutu Cavalry at the southern bank of the Puniu River

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Crowd listening to a band, during a meeting of the Maori parliament at Pakirikiri near Gisborne

Crowd listening to a band, during a meeting of the Maori parliament at Pakirikiri near Gisborne

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Tame Iti holding pou whenua, accompanied by Whina Cooper, leading Maori Land March along Hamilton street

Tame Iti holding pou whenua, accompanied by Whina Cooper, leading Maori Land March along Hamilton street

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Colonel Thomas McDonnell

Colonel Thomas McDonnell

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Kate Wyllie with her half-brother, Wī Pere

Kate Wyllie with her half-brother, Wī Pere

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Captain Gilbert Mair and his Arawa Flying Column at Kaiteriria Pā and camp, Rotokakahi - Photograph by Daniel Louis Mundy

Captain Gilbert Mair and his Arawa Flying Column at Kaiteriria Pā and camp, Rotokakahi - Photograph by Daniel Louis Mundy

Alexander Turnbull Library