Historical Events tagged with "hōne heke"
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Military & Warfare
Tension Escalates Over Treaty of Waitangi Disputes
March 11th, 1845 180 years ago
In reaction to dissatisfaction with the Treaty of Waitangi's interpretations, Māori chiefs Hōne Heke and Kawiti, along with their tribes, cut down the British flagpole in Kororāreka for the fourth time. This act of defiance marks a significant point in the escalating tensions between Māori and British settlers over sovereignty and land rights, forcing many settlers to evacuate the area.
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