Hōne Knit - Ecru ARDC

100% cotton jacquard with embroidered stars. Oversized box fit - we recommend going at least a full size down for a truer fit. We had been waiting for a tohu to release this special project, and it came yesterday, in light of what is unfolding we bring you..Hōne - A dedication to He Whakaputanga and the first chief to sign the declaration Hōne Heke Pōkai and a nod to Matua Hōne Harawira for his tireless mahi and dedication to the movement.1835 Declaration: He WhakaputangaRecognised by King William IV, it declared New Zealand’s independence as a sovereign nation under the Māori chiefs. Signatures continued to be added until 1839, by which time it had 52 signatures. These included the signature of Te Wherowhero, the chief of Waikato who would later become the first Māori king.The signatories were concerned about the intentions of the growing number of Europeans. British and Māori were both concerned about France competing for influence and the news of French warships sailing to ...