Migration
1821–1822
Ngāti Toa leave Kāwhia — Te Heke Mai i Raro
Kāwhia Harbour
Ngāti Toa
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
Pressed by Waikato, Te Rauparaha led Ngāti Toa on a fighting migration south towards Kapiti — one of the great heke of the era, and the beginning of Ngāti Toa dominance over Cook Strait.
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Musket Wars (1807–1842)