Historedia
Person

James Busby

Events
2
Episodes
5
Years
1835–1845

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Busby, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand at Waitangi

    1835–1836

    Role: British Resident

    1. 28 October 1835 · Bay of IslandsSigning of He Whakaputanga

      Northern Māori chiefs signed the Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand at Waitangi on 28 October 1835, establishing the United Tribes.

    2. 25 May 1836 · LondonRoyal Recognition

      King William IV acknowledged the flag and recognized the declaration in a letter from Lord Glenelg dated 25 May 1836.

  2. Flagstaff War opens with the burning of Kororareka

    1844–1845

    Role: First British Resident, recipient of the flagstaff

    1. 8 July 1844 · Maiki HillFirst Flagstaff Cutting

      Te Haratua cut down the flagstaff on Maiki Hill on 8 July 1844, initiating the conflict.

    2. 10 January 1845 · Maiki HillSecond Flagstaff Cutting

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

    3. 11 March 1845 · KororarekaBattle of Kororareka

      Māori forces attacked Kororareka on 11 March 1845, marking the start of the Flagstaff War.

Sources

  1. James Busby Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-29
  2. He Whakaputanga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14
  3. Flagstaff War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22