Turning point
21 February 1864
Attack on Rangiaowhia
Rangiaowhia, near Te Awamutu
Waikato hapū vs Crown forces
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
Troops bypassed the defensive line and entered an undefended village of women, children and elders; a whare was burned with people inside. Remembered as one of the war's gravest injustices.
Related places
New Zealand Wars (1843–1881)