Tag Archives: Waimate

The chieftainship rests with one – the Governor

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Ewen McQueen

After Hone Heke felled the flagstaff in 1844, a group of Chiefs meet with Governor Fitzroy at Waimate North to discuss the situation. The transcript of the meeting gives a fascinating insight into how they understood the Treaty. Watch the … Continue reading →

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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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