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.
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900 m
Paekākāriki Hill est une localité rurale du secteur de Porirua située dans l’Île du Nord de la Nouvelle-Zélande.
4.4 km
Pukerua Bay est une banlieue de la ville de Porirua, située dans le sud de l’île du Nord de la Nouvelle-Zélande.
5.4 km
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.