People
1820–1821
Hongi Hika returns armed from England
Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
Ngāpuhi
Location unconfirmed
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What happened
Hongi Hika travelled to England, met King George IV, and traded the gifts he received in Sydney for muskets. His return transformed the northern balance of power and launched a decade of long-range campaigns.
Related places
Musket Wars (1807–1842)