by Danny Keenan | Aug 22, 2014 | Maps of the Wars
The New Zealand Wars were fought all over the North Island of New Zealand. Some historians argue that the Wairau confrontation which occurred in the South Island in 1843 should also be included. This is because the encounter cost 28 lives, mostly settlers....
by Danny Keenan | Aug 22, 2014 | Consequences
The Waitangi Tribunal In 1975, the New Zealand government established the Waitangi Tribunal. The purpose of the Tribunal was to provide a legal forum before which Maori could appear, and argue for compensation arising from historic wrongs committed by the Crown. The...
by Danny Keenan | Oct 27, 2013 | Timelines
The timeline below covers the New Zealand Wars period 1843 to 1872. If you are interested in more details about a specific campaign, click on the campaign heading below. To see a map of these fields of engagement, click here – # Map of Conflicts. 1...
by Danny Keenan | Oct 26, 2013 | Danny Keenan's Publications
Danny completed his PhD in History at Massey University, Palmerston North, in 1994. The thesis is titled Haāre Whakamūa, Hoki whakamūri. Going Forward, Thinking Back. Tribal and Hapū Perspectives of the Past in 19th Century Taranaki (PhD in History, Massey University,...
by Danny Keenan | Oct 26, 2013 | Published Works
Published Work since 2000 Books The Fate of the Land. Ko ngā Ākinga a ngā Rangatira. Māori Political Struggle in the Liberal Era 1891-1912, Massey University Press, Auckland, 2023. Ahuwhenua. Celebrating 90 Years of Māori Farming (Revised with new chapters),...
