Episode 2 of 3

Second Flagstaff Cutting

When: 10 January 1845
Where: Maiki Hill
Part of: Flagstaff War opens with the burning of Kororareka

Hōne Heke cut the flagstaff for the second time on 10 January 1845.

On 10 January 1845, the flagstaff was cut down a second time by Heke. A new, stronger flagstaff sheathed in iron was subsequently erected on 18 January 1845, with a guard post built around it.

Sources

Flagstaff War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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