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The Chiefs respond to Heke’s flagstaff attack

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Ewen McQueen

“We are one tribe, and we will fight for the staff and our Governor.” So declared Tamati Waka Nene. It was September 1844. Hone Heke had recently attacked the flagstaff at Kororareka. Now Governor Fitzroy had travelled north to address … Continue reading →

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