Browne's actions were strongly criticised by his successor, Sir George Grey in dispatches to the Colonial Office; according to historian James Cowan, Grey's conclusion was that Māori felt compelled to fight the Government to retain their homes. See NZetc.orgنسخة محفوظة 16 مايو 2011 على موقع واي باك مشين.
Browne's actions were strongly criticised by his successor, Sir George Grey in dispatches to the Colonial Office; according to historian James Cowan, Grey's conclusion was that Māori felt compelled to fight the Government to retain their homes. See NZetc.orgنسخة محفوظة 16 مايو 2011 على موقع واي باك مشين.
