The New Zealand Partition began in October the 15th 2007 when armed police squads were deployed to the Urewera Ranges in the North Island of New Zealand after the discovery of a paramilitary training camp. After 12 weeks of surveillance, the authorities were ready to strike, so on Monday morning the first squad arrived on foot to secure the perimeter of the camp. At 9:43am, the first shots were fired by paramilitary guards. Below is a timeline of the events that followed. Monday October 15th 2007 7:00pm: Operation Moa declared over by General Albertson.