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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.

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.

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

Whanganui settlers put up this statue to commemorate the 1864 battle of Moutoa Island, where local Maori defended Whanganui town against upriver Maori.

Painting of Waitotara in 1865 showing military camps and Maori villages

Wanganui from the sandhills, showing blockhouses, 1865

Notice on kitchen tent at Moutoa Gardens, Wanganui, during occupation by members of Whanganui iwi, 14 March 1995.

Moutoa Island, on the Whanganui River

Portrait of Hoani Wiremu Hipango

John Alexander Gilfillan c1855

Matarawa, the farm of Mr Gilfillan c1845

Picket at Nukamuru 30 January 1865

Painting of Major Brassey at Pipiriki, 1865

Painting showing the interior of Putiki Pa, Whanganui River

Painting of St John's Wood, Wanganui, 19 July 1847

Portrait of Hori Kingi Te Anaua c.1860

Photograph of Topine Te Mamaku taken in May 1885.