
George Grey
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George Grey was a 19th-century British colonial administrator and politician who served as the Governor of New Zealand on two occasions. He is best remembered for his controversial policies regarding land confiscation from Māori tribes, which led to significant unrest and conflict during his tenure. Grey's actions and decisions have had a lasting impact on New Zealand's history and its relations with the indigenous Māori people.
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The country’s new governor, George Grey, deployed soldiers to Boulcott, in the Hutt Valley.
Whenua: Ngāti Toa Rangatira regains control over land at Whitireia 177 years after ‘serious injustice’The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-10-19
George Grey was the Governor involved in the history of land confiscation retold in the whakaeke by Te Iti Kahurangi.
What you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-02-16
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