A rough timeline for the New Zealand Wars.
The New Zealand Wars were fought during 1845-72 in several phases:
| Year | War or Operation |
|---|---|
| 1845-46 | Hone Heke’s War, The First Maori War, The Northern War |
| 1846 | Conflict in the Hutt |
| 1847 | Conflict in Wanganui |
| 1860-61 | 1st Taranaki War |
| 1863 | Waikato War |
| 1864-66 | Hauhau Wars including Bay of Plenty & 2nd Taranaki War |
| 1867-69 | Titokowaru’s War, 3rd Taranaki War, South Taranaki Campaign |
| 1867-72 | Tauranga Bush Campaign |