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Google map locating memorials in the Whanganui region

The confusion and uncertainty that had surrounded the New Zealand Company’s land purchases in Whanganui erupted into violence in the autumn and winter of 1847. The conflict here also involved longstanding rivalries between upper and lower Whanganui River Maori.

From the outset there was confusion and uncertainty over the exact nature and extent of the New Zealand Company's purchase at Wanganui.

A selection of key New Zealand events from 1920

The killing of Mary Gilfillan and three of her children caused tension between upriver and downriver Maori as well as among Europeans.

Te Mamaku led 700 Ngati Haua-te-rangi warriors who attacked Whanganui in May 1847.

After the colour and controversy of the 1850s, election days in New Zealand have generally been orderly affairs. Even so, election nights could still be lively occasions.

The Pai Marire religion divided Maori. Some supported it, but others mistrusted its political intent. Events on the Whanganui River in 1864 showed the conflict about the faith among Maori.

The Whanganui River was developing a reputation as 'the Rhine of the Pacific' by the late 19th century.

Parades, flag raising ceremonies and unveilings and openings were common on Empire Day. The Victoria Ward of the Wanganui public hospital opened on Empire Day 1903

History and highlights of rugby in the Whanganui region

Following the battle of Moutoa Island in 1864, Hipango pursued the retreating Pai Marire (Hauhau) warriors. Fighting continued from fortified positions upriver near Hiruharama.

Video about Peter Snell's world record breaking run at Cook's Gardens in Whanganui, 1962

This memorial commemorates the government interpreter Charles William Broughton, who was killed at Kakaramea pa on 1 October 1865.

New Zealand’s first war memorial stands in Moutoa Gardens in Whanganui on the west coast of the North Island

The 'Lion' New Zealand Wars memorial at Queen's Park in Whanganui

Nukumaru (50th regiment) memorial, Whanganui.

Souvenir programme for the rugby game between Wanganui-King Country and the South African Springboks played on 8 August 1956.

The South African ('Boer') War memorial at Cooks Gardens in Whanganui

Wanganui from the sandhills, showing blockhouses, 1865