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In 1846 fighting broke out in the Wellington region as the Ngati Toa chief Te Rangihaeata backed local Maori opposed to European settlement in the Hutt Valley. The campaign claimed few lives and Ngati Toa resistance in the region was effectively ended as a result.

William Spain and the Ngati Tama chief Te Kaeaea sought to mark a boundary between European and Maori land in the Hutt Valley.

In autumn 1846 fighting broke out in the Hutt Valley, most notably at Boulcott's farm.

This map of the Hutt Valley shows the location of stockades and scenes of engagement in 1846.

This 1845 painting shows Fort Richmond, beside the Hutt River

This 1846 painting shows troops advancing up Battle Hill to attack Te Rangihaeata's men.

1846 painting showing Boulcott's stockade in the Hutt Valley.

Painting of Battle Hill pa

This map of Porirua and Pauatahanui Inlet shows the location of Paremata Fort and Rangihaetea's two pa, one on the shore and the other on Battle Hill

Ground plan of Te Rangihaeata's pa at Pauatahanui

Painting of Bugler William Allen sounding his horn to give warning during a night attack at Boulcott's farm, Hutt Valley.