War in the North

Description

TitleWar in the NorthAlternative NameThe Northern WarsDescriptionFrom nzhistory.govt.nz

In the north in 1845 British troops and their Māori allies fought against Māori led by Hōne Heke and Kawiti after these chiefs’ forces sacked Kororāreka.
There were three major engagements: Māori victories at Puketutu and Ōhaeawai, and, on 11 January 1846, a British victory – of sorts – at Ruapekapeka. Governor George Grey claimed victory and Māori submission.DateBetween 1st January 1845 and 31st December 1846

Person

Tāmati Wāka Nene

Te Ruki Kawiti

Hōne Heke

George Grey

Event

Ruapekapeka

Ōhaeawai

Puketutu

The fall of Kororāreka

Newspaper Article

Illustrated London News 1846, v.9

'Kororāreka (Russell), 1845', URL: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/media/photo/kororareka-painting-1845, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 10-Mar-2017

Connections

PersonHōne HekeTe Ruki KawitiGeorge GreyEventThe fall of KororārekaPāterangiŌhaeawaiRuapekapeka