The New Zealand Wars

Ruapekapekas Pā Entrance

Site of the final battle in Northern New Zealand War 1845-1846

Picture of a jet boat at Huka Falls, Taupo, New Zealand Picture of a sheep made of corrugated iron, in Tirau, New Zealand

When people think of New Zealand they tend to think of a country with a love of the outdoors, sandy beaches that stretch for miles, lush green forests, friendly people and sheep! While this is true today it was not always case, the New Zealand we have today was born out of the blood and turmoil of war!

Picture of Mount Manganui beach and town, New Zealand Picture of a geothermal spring, Rotarua, New Zealand