11 March

1845 The fall of Kororāreka

After hundreds of Ngāpuhi fighters led by Kawiti and Hōne Heke attacked Kororāreka (Russell), its inhabitants were evacuated by sea. For the fourth and last time, the flagstaff on Maiki Hill was cut down. Read more...

1884 New Zealand Freethought Association founded

Forty delegates from six regional associations met in Dunedin to adopt a constitution and elect the first officeholders in the new organisation. Read more...