Historedia
Person

George Grey

Events
5
Episodes
15
Years
1846–1864

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Grey, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. New Zealand Constitution Act 1846 passed

    1846–1852

    Role: Governor of New Zealand

    1. 1846 · Parliament of the United KingdomPassage of the New Zealand Constitution Act 1846

      The British Parliament passed the New Zealand Constitution Act 1846 to grant self-government to the colony, following a settler campaign.

    2. 1848 · Colony of New ZealandSuspension and Provincial Establishment

      Governor Grey suspended most of the Act but established New Ulster and New Munster provinces, appointing lieutenant-governors in 1848.

    3. 1852 · Parliament at WestminsterSupersession by the 1852 Act

      The 1846 Act remained formally part of the constitution until it was replaced by the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852.

  2. The Wanganui Campaign begins after a shooting at Whanganui

    1847–1848

    Role: Governor

    1. 16 April 1847 · WhanganuiAccidental Shooting of Nga Rangi

      Minor Māori chief Nga Rangi was accidentally shot by British officer Crozier on 16 April 1847, triggering the conflict.

    2. July 1847 · WhanganuiSiege and Frontal Attack

      Māori besieged the Whanganui settlement and mounted a frontal attack in July 1847 following the initial reprisals.

    3. February 1848 · WhanganuiPeace Settlement

      Peace was generally established about two months after the siege, with a formal settlement negotiated in February 1848.

  3. New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 passed

    1852–1854

    Role: Governor

    1. 30 June 1852 · Westminster, LondonRoyal Assent

      The New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 received royal assent on 30 June 1852, granting self-government to the Colony of New Zealand.

    2. 17 January 1853 · New ZealandProclamation

      Governor George Grey proclaimed the Act on 17 January 1853, making it effective in the colony.

    3. May 1854 · Auckland (named locality not in the admitted place list for this event)First Parliament

      The General Assembly met in Auckland in May 1854, with ministers added to the executive council.

  4. New Zealand acquires self-government

    1853–1854

    Role: Governor

    1. 1853 · New ZealandFirst Provincial Elections

      The first provincial elections were held in 1853, following the creation of provinces under the earlier 1846 act.

    2. 17 January 1853 · Colony of New ZealandProclamation of the Constitution Act

      Governor George Grey proclaimed the New Zealand Constitution Act 1852, which had received royal assent in June 1852, bringing self-government into effect.

    3. 14 July to 1 October 1853 · New Zealand1853 General Election

      The first general election for the General Assembly was held between July and October 1853.

    4. 24 May 1854 · AucklandFirst Parliament Session

      The first session of Parliament met in Auckland in May 1854, dominated by issues regarding Māori districts.

  5. British forces under Duncan Cameron begin the Invasion of the Waikato

    1862–1864

    Role: Governor of New Zealand

    1. 1862–March 1864 · New ZealandTroop Buildup

      Governor Grey summoned increased numbers of British troops for the invasion, with total numbers peaking at about 14,000 in March 1864.

    2. 12 July 1863 · Mangatāwhiri StreamInvasion Commencement

      British forces under Duncan Cameron crossed the Mangatāwhiri Stream on 12 July 1863, establishing a redoubt in Kīngitanga territory.

Sources

  1. George Grey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  2. Whanganui campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  3. New Zealand Wars Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  4. New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20