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Enslavement of Moriori
- When
- 1835–1863
- Where
- Chatham Islands
Moriori were killed, died of disease, or enslaved following the invasion, with slavery lasting until 1863.
The Moriori, unprepared for the aggressive culture of the invaders, were subjected to violence and enslavement. The invasion resulted in the death or enslavement of all Moriori. Survivors' culture became intermingled with Māori society. Slavery persisted until 1863, when only 160 Moriori remained, less than 10% of the pre-invasion population.
Sources
- Moriori Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
- Chatham Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Ngāti Mutunga Wikipedia, revision of 2025-09-18
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