Battle of Battle Hill 1846
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 13 August 1846 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1846 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | New Zealand | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Oceania | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | New Zealand Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -41.0520, 174.9375 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle Hill engagement took place from 6 to 13 August 1846, during the New Zealand Wars and was one of the last engagements of the Hutt Valley Campaign.
The engagement was between Ngāti Toa on one side and a colonial force of European troops, police, and Ngāti Awa allies on the other. The colonial force commanded by Major Last was seeking to end resistance to European settlement in the Hutt Valley region. It was pursuing over 300 Ngāti Toa, including women and children, led by Te Rangihaeata.
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