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New Zealand · History · Hard
What was the name of the largely bloodless 1898 standoff between Armed Constabulary and Māori at a settlement on the Hokianga Harbour, sparked by a dispute over a tax on dogs?
Answer: The Dog Tax War — The Dog Tax War (or Mahurehure Rebellion) of 1898 saw Hone Heke's grand-nephew Hone Toia lead armed resistance against what Māori viewed as an unfair tax on their dogs — essential for hunting and transport — ending without casualties after negotiations.
- A The Hokianga Rebellion
- B The Dog Tax War ✓
- C The Mahurehure Uprising
- D The Kohukohu Incident
The Dog Tax War (or Mahurehure Rebellion) of 1898 saw Hone Heke's grand-nephew Hone Toia lead armed resistance against what Māori viewed as an unfair tax on their dogs — essential for hunting and transport — ending without casualties after negotiations.