Summer Learning Journey | Day:4 | Indigenous Rights | Week:2 | Activity:1 | Guiding Principles | (4 Points)

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Hōne Heke was a rangatira (chief) of Ngapuhi iwi in Northland. He was a strong and fearless
warrior, and also an intelligent leader who fought for Māori rights during the British colonisation
of Aotearoa, New Zealand. He was baptised a Christian in 1835 and had much respect for the
missionaries that came to New Zealand. Hōne Heke supported Te Tiriti o Waitangi - the Treaty
of Waitangi - and was the first rangatira to sign it in 1840.

However he soon realised that under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori rangatira were losing their
authority (power). In protest, he cut down the flagpole that flew the British flag at Kororareka
(Russell) four times. He must have been very frustrated and angry.

Sometimes when we feel strongly (frustrated, angry, happy, excited, in awe…) we find it hard to
put our feelings into words. Many cultures have sayings, proverbs or metaphors that can help
people to explain their feelings or describe specific things. In Te Reo Māori, some people may
use a whakataukī.

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What To Do:For this activity, read through the seven whakataukī (proverbs or metaphors)
presented in this document. Choose one that has meaning for you. Create a poster that features
the whakataukī and be sure to include at least one image (a drawing or photograph) on the
poster that represents the whakataukī that you chose.

On your blog, share your poster of your whakataukī.

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