Flagstaff War
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The Flagstaff War, also known as Heke's War, Hōne Heke's Rebellion and the Northern War, was fought between 11 March 1845 and 11 January 1846 in and around the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. The conflic
Hōne Heke removing the British ensign from Flagstaff Hill
Location of major engagements of the Flagstaff War
Hōne Heke Wanted Poster, January 1845
A memorial in Russell for the men of HMS Hazard who died in the battle
Battle of Kororāreka
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The Battle of Kororāreka, or the Burning of Kororāreka, on 11 March 1845, was an engagement of the Flagstaff War in New Zealand. Following the establishment of British control of the islands, war brok
Flagstaff War
…The flagstaff had been a gift from Hōne Heke to James Busby, the first British Resident. The Northern War involved many major actions, including the Battle of Kororāreka on 11 March 1845, the Battle of Puketutu on 8 May 1845, the Battle of Ōhaeawai on 23 June 1845 and the siege of Ruapekapeka Pā from 27 December 1845…
Wood fragments said to be from the flagstaff cut down by Hōne Heke. Auckland War Memorial Museum
Russell (Kororāreka) from the bay, 24 January 2018