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Formal Ceasefire
- When
- 18 March 1861
- Where
- Taranaki region
A ceasefire was formally effected on 18 March 1861, ending the first phase of the Taranaki War.
The truce halted active combat between Māori and colonial forces. This followed months of skirmishes and fortified positions near New Plymouth. Settler opinion was divided on the fairness of the Waitara purchase and Governor Browne's stance.
Sources
- First Taranaki War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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