Turning point
11 March 1845
Sacking of Kororāreka
Kororāreka (Russell)
Hōne Heke & Kawiti vs Crown
Location unconfirmed
The map point for this place has not been confirmed against a published reference yet. Treat it as indicative only. Public access to this location has not been established — please respect private land, urupā and wāhi tapu.
What happened
After felling the flagstaff on Maiki Hill four times, Hōne Heke's forces overran the town. The Flagstaff War had begun — a challenge to Crown authority rather than to Pākehā settlement itself.
Related places
New Zealand Wars (1843–1881)