1814 is a reggae band from New Zealand, formed in 2004 by Patu Colbert and his sons Shaun and Jimmy. The group initially started as a three-piece act but expanded to include five additional members over the next five years. The band's name was inspired by the year 1814, when missionary Samuel Marsden delivered the first known sermon of Christianity in New Zealand. Their debut album, Jah Rydem, produced by Wiremu Karaitiana, was released in 2008 and received positive reviews. In 2011, they released The Covers Album, which was mastered by Chris Winchcombe. The band's second studio album, Relax, followed in 2012, featuring notable tracks such as "Sunshine" and "Unite". Throughout their career, 1814 has performed alongside prominent New Zealand artists including Ardijah, Katchafire, and Cornerstone Roots.
