Hongi

Disease and intertribal wars prosecuted by chiefs such as Hongi and Te Rauparaha disrupted Maori society.

4. New Zealand, c. 800-1913 2001

Our overseas guests will be encouraged to show respect to Maori traditions by replying with a song, sung in Maori, and being welcomed with a 'Hongi', the touching of the forehead and nose.

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Te Arikinui Kingi Tuheitia (left), King and Paramount Chief of the Maori people of New Zealand, performs a "Hongi" with Helen Elizabeth Clark, new Administrator of the

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But our unhappy friend, who seemed particularly marked out in this unfortunate affray, soon after received another bullet, which struck him on the throat, and terminated his existence; thus dying before a week had passed since the death of his rival Hongi.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

A rumour was circulated in the village that Hongi, who now lay at the point of death, had declared that he would make one last glorious effort before he expired.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

Hongi, being tabooed, or under the immediate protection of their Atua, or God, still sat apart.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

King George sent off his messengers in every direction to inform his friends and dependants of the threats uttered against him by Hongi, and the next day eight large war canoes, filled with warriors, came to his assistance.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

This man, Hongi, was a most extraordinary character, and a person I had long had a great curiosity to see, his daring and savage deeds having often been the subject of conversation in New South Wales.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

Little did we then think he would be the first victim; although his unusual depression of mind brought to my remembrance the prophecy of Hongi, and, spite of my endeavours to banish my forebodings, I felt convinced that the prediction would in all probability be fulfilled.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle

George, called Tururo, or the Queen, and who is regarded quite as a sybil by the whole tribe, approached Hongi with the greatest respect and caution, and seated herself some paces from his feet.

A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Augustus Earle