Battle of Ōhaeawai 1845
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1845 | 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 | Flagstaff War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | -35.3776, 173.8545 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Ōhaeawai, part of the Flagstaff War, was fought in July 1845 at Ōhaeawai in Northland, New Zealand. The battle was between British forces and their allies from the local Ngāpuhi tribe of Māori on one side, and other Ngāpuhi, led by Te Ruki Kawiti, a prominent rangatira (chief), on the other side. The battle was notable for establishing that an appropriately built fortified pā could withstand bombardment from cannon fire, with a frontal assault by soldiers suffering heavy casualties.
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