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The Maori Military Leader Hone Heke, who was part of the larger body of Maori Authorities and New Settlers, had originally gifted the first Flag out of friendship, as a friend would give another friend something that would be received well.
The gift was very common in Polynesian hospitality, however, some time later as more settlers came into the area, and Imperial motives arose, the flag was beginning to symbolize a political marker.
The Flagpole then was ordered to be chopped down and torn from it's position. According to historians the Flagpole had in fact started to symbolize a now fallen Imperial interests, defeated also inside The United States of America. After the first few fallen flags, guards were ordered to station at it's post.
The Flagpole of the British Imperial Flag was cut down 4 times, and is considered the start of "The Flagpole War" also known in other titles as "The Flagstaff War", "The Northerners War", and "Hone Heke's War".
The British Imperial flag was never raised again, today the The Flag of Aotearoa - New Zealand which symbolizes Maori and New Settler coexistence is flown. The Tino Rangitiratanga Flag is also flown today in modern times.
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What did hone heke do?
hone heke ordered the British flag to be cut down
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.
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
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.
How did Hone Heke die?
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.
What did hone heke do?
hone heke ordered the British flag to be cut down
When did hone heke cut down the flag pole?
hone heke first cut down the flag pole in 1845
Which Maori chief cut down the flagstaff at Russell Bay of Islands?
Hone Heke (Hone Wiremu Heke Pokai).
How did Totaranui get its name?
It is named after a totara tree that Hone Heke cut down.
Where was the flag pole when hone heke cut it down?
It was cut down in Kororareka aka the hell whole of N.Z.
Why is Hone Heke important to New Zealand?
he cut the british flag pole down four times
Who chopped down the flag pole?
hone heke
Hone Heke cut this down at Waitangi?
Hone Heke cut down the British flagpole at Waitangi multiple times in the 1840s as a protest against British authority in New Zealand. Heke's actions were part of a wider conflict known as the Flagstaff War.
When did Hone Heke Rankin die?
Hone Heke Rankin died in 1964.
When was Hone Heke Rankin born?
Hone Heke Rankin was born in 1896.
What did Hone Heke did?
He cut the british flag pole, to be recognised frim the british colony. He was a superior activist he cut down the british flagpole...good on him
What is hone heke's job?
Hone Wiremu Heke Pokai was a very influential chief of the Nqa Puhi tribe of New Zealand. He was a Maori rangatira (chief) and war leader. He is considered the principal instigator of the Flagstaff War. As a child, he attended a mission school in Kerikeri and came under the influence of missionaries. As a result, Hone Heke and his family were converted to Christianity, and Hone became a lay preacher. It was as a warrior that Hone Heke established his reputation. As a signal of his unhappiness with the plight of the Māori, Hone Heke chopped down the flagpole carrying the British flag that flew over Kororareka. The British interpreted this as an act of rebellion and soon the two sides were at war. In a span of 6 months, Hone Heke actually chopped the flagpole down three times. To prevent this from happening again, the British ordered in a battalion to defend it. Heke created a diversion, and while the soldiers were fighting on a nearby beach, Heke and a few others crept towards the flagpole and cut it down for the fourth time. This was the beginning of the Flagstaff War.
