Trouble did occur, with confrontations occurring between the regiment and Māoris, before in one incident, the 96th met a large Māori force and in response withdrew in the face of, what would be, almost certain destruction in the face of a numerically superior opponent.
Trouble did occur before in one incident, the 96th met a large Māori force and in response withdrew in the face of, what would be, almost certain destruction in the face of a numerically superior opponent. This was with confrontations. These confrontations were occurring between the regiment. These confrontations were occurring between Māoris.