Hone Heke Was A Powerful leader. He was noticed by being a good Warrior and for intelligence and energy in looking after people’s interests. He was the first rangatira (chief) to sign the Treaty of Waitangi.
He was born around 1808. He came under the influence of missionaries as a teenage student at the Kerikeri Mission School. He was baptised a Christian in 1835 and took on the name Hone (John).
He has strong friendships with the missionaries, especially Henry Williams, for much of his life.
Te Tiriti O Waitangi on Biteable.
