However, in the 1850s divisions emerged within tribes across Taranaki over land sales to the government. This eventually led to the New Zealand Wars, starting in Taranaki. As a result, 607 square kilometres was confiscated from Ngā Rauru by Crown troops.
On the other hand, in the mid-19th century, divisions within tribes across Taranaki arose over land sales to the government. This ultimately sparked the New Zealand Wars, which began in Taranaki. As a result, 607 square kilometres was taken from Ngā Rauru by Crown troops.