The 65th
Regiment, served in New Zealand from 1846 to 1865.
The re-enactment
photographed here is based on the 1860s period, when the regiment saw
active service against the Maori in the Taranaki and Waikato wars.
During this time their red
coats and shakos were left in storage, and blue serge uniforms worn
on campaign.
The 65th took
part in storming several large Maori pa in the Waikato War, but for
the most part fighting was undertaken by small detachments
skirmishing in the forests and scrub.
