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Hone Heke was a significant Māori chief, who gained his reputation as an excellent warrior when he fought in the first battle of Kororareka in 1830, when he joined in Titore's expedition to Tauranga, and when he fought alongside Titore against Pomare II in 1837.
As the first Māori to sign the Treaty of Waitangi, he led the way for the other Māori chiefs to follow. The Treaty was signed in 1840 by more than 500 Māori chiefs of New Zealand and British Governor William Hobson who represented the British Government. It was intended to protect Māori land interests in exchange for recognition of British sovereignty, but very soon became a source of conflict between the Māori and the British occupants.
Hone Heke is considered to have instigated the Flagstaff War when he chopped down the flagpole carrying the British flag flying over Kororareka (an act he repeated twice more in the ensuing months). This was seen by the British as an act of rebellion, and led to war between the Māori people and the British. soon the two cultures were at war. A battalion of British soldiers was ordered to defend the flag but Hone Heke, with the assistance of Kawiti (another chief), caused a diversion and managed to cut down the flagpole for the fourth time.
For these actions, Hone Heke is considered a great champion among his Māori people.
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What did hone heke do?
hone heke ordered the British flag to be cut down
Why did hone heke not signed the treaty?
Hone heke was one of the first Maori chiefs to sign the British Government's Waitangi Treaty
Why did hone heke cut down the flagpole?
Hone Heke had supported British colonisation of New Zealand when he thought it would be beneficial to his people; however, as reality set in and Maori became sidelined, exploited and the promises of the Treaty were not upheld, he became disillusioned with the British. Cutting down the flagstaff was his way of protesting. Originally, Heke had donated the wood used to build the flagstaff; however he was under the impression that the flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand would be flown there, not the Union Jack.
How many wives did Hone Heke have?
This may seem unlikely but Hone Heke was my great great great great grandfather he had two children both to his first wife ono riria (means lydia in english) He had a son Hoani and a Daughter Marianne
When did hone heke cut down the flagpole what month what day and year?
He chopped it down on four separate occasions: On the 8th of July 1844, twice in August of1844 and finally at dawn on March 11th 1845.
When did Hone Heke Rankin die?
Hone Heke Rankin died in 1964.
When did hone heke die?
August 6th 1850
When was Hone Heke Rankin born?
Hone Heke Rankin was born in 1896.
What did hone heke do?
hone heke ordered the British flag to be cut down
How was Hone Heke linked to Henry Williams?
Henry Williams was a Christian missionary who influenced Hone Heke as a child, leading to Heke's eventual conversation to Christianity. Hone Heke was a warrior from New Zealand who fought in numerous battles.
Which Maori chief cut down the flagstaff at Russell Bay of Islands?
Hone Heke (Hone Wiremu Heke Pokai).
When did hone heke cut down the flag pole?
hone heke first cut down the flag pole in 1845
Why did hone heke not signed the treaty?
Hone heke was one of the first Maori chiefs to sign the British Government's Waitangi Treaty
What is hone heke's background?
he flew to the moon
Did hone heke get shot in Fiji?
No he didnt
Who chopped down the flag pole?
hone heke
What tribe does Hone Heke come from?
ngati - puhi
