In recognition of this achievement Lord John Russell wrote to Captain Hobson then rapidly approaching his end: "As far as it has been possible to form a judgment, your proceedings appear to have entitled you to the entire approbation of Her Majesty's Government."
In these circumstances we have now reached that stage in our history where we may in words of the chiefs themselves, write: "Now, we, the chiefs of the Assembly of the hapus of New Zealand, assembled at Waitangi. We, also, the chiefs of New Zealand, see the meaning of these words. They are taken and consented to altogether by us. Therefore are affixed our names and our marks."
SIGNATURES TO THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
Waitangi, February 6, 1840
- Kawiti. The leader with Heke of the rebellion in the North in 1845.
- Tirarau. The principal chief of Northern Wairoa.
- Pomare. Was detained on board H.M.S. North Star during the Northern war.
- Kiore Heke, of the Matarahurahu tribe.
- Hori Kingi, Wharerahi. This chief accompanied Hongi to England.
- Tamati Pukututu. Fought with our troops against Kawiti, at Ruapekapeka.
- Hakiro. Son of Tareha.
- Wikitene (hikitene). Chief of Kapotai of Waikare.
- Pumuka. Was killed by Captain Robertson of H.M.S. Hazzard at the sack of Kororareka.
- Marupo. A noted warrior. Conquered Ngatimaru and Ngatipaoa.
- Te Tao.
- Rewiti Atuahaere. An uncle of Hone Heke.
- Wiremu Hau. Afterwards a native assessor. Fought for the British at Ohaeawai.
- Kaua.
- Tona.
- Mene.
- Tamati Waaka Nēne. The celebrated loyal chief of Nga-Puhi.
- Matu Huka.
- Kamera (Kaiteke).
- Warau.
- Ngere.
- Patuone Eruera Maihi. Brother of Tamati Waaka Nēne.
- Paora Nohomatangi.
- Ruhe. Father of Maketu, who was the first Maori hung for murder in New Zealand. Ruhe shot himself in 1865.
- Kaitara Wiremu Kingi.
- Taura. Killed at Mawhekairangi.
- Taurau. The younger brother of Te Tirarau.
- Te Roha. The younger brother of Te Tirarau.
- Rewa. Father of Huirau.
- Moka. A celebrated chief in the early days of the colony.
- Papahia. Chief of the Hokianga tribes. Father of Wi Tana.
- Takiri (Titore Nui, the Great). First commenced the felling of Kauri spars for the navy.
- Tako.
- Wiremu Tana. Son of Papahia.
- Tangata Kotahi. Son of Papahia.
- Te Tai. Son of Papahia.
- Toroihua.
- Te Keha.
- Kowao.
- Takurua.
- Hinaki.
- Manuta Wunu.
- Nga Manu (Hautokia).
- Hiro.
- Marama.
- Moe Ngaherehere.
- Mahu.
- Wiremu Wuna.
- Tawaewae.
- Whareumu. Killed at Waima.
- Makoware.
- Te Ahu. Son of Parore of Nga-Puhi.
- Tukupunga.
- Hara.
- Hakitara. Went to England to see King William IV.
- Hawaitu (Tamati).
- Matatahi.
- Rawiri Taiwhanga. Father of Hirini (Sydney) and Hemi. A very intelligent man.
- Paraara.
- Ana Hamu.
- Hira Pure.
- Iwi. Ngatirangi tribe, Te Waka.
- Whiorau.
- Wiremu Wahtipu.
- Piripi Haurangi.
- Pokai. Ngatirangi tribe. The celebrated Hone Heke. Leader of the rebellion of 1845.
- Kauwhata. Ngatiwai tribe.
- Tuirangi. Matarahurahu tribe.
- Hohepa Kingi Raumati.
- Tawakawaha. Ngaitawake tribe.
- Tawatanui.
- Rawhiti.
- Kuihanga (Maihi Paraone Kawiti).
- Paraka.
- Tahua Hori Kingi.
- Puka.
- Koroiko (Te Korohiko). A chief from Taupu.
- Iwikau Heuheu. Younger brother of the great Te Heuheu, of Taupo. He afterwards became an ardent Kingite.
Witnesses.—James Busby; Henry Williams; Richard Taylor, M.A.; John Mason, of the Church Missionary Society; Samuel Ironside, Wesleyan Missionary Society; James Stuart Freeman, gentleman. Witness to the signature of Pomare—James R. Clendon.
February 9, 1840
- Rewiti Irikoe.
- Te Kuta.
- Paora Kingi (?). Patu Matekoraha.
- Haupokia Ahuahu. A celebrated chief and priest. He was wounded in three places during the Northern war: twice through the chest.
- Mohi Tahua.
- Kame Kutu.
- Rangi Tuturau.
Witnesses.—Joseph Nias, Captain H.M.S. Herald; Henry Williams, clerk.