Hōne Heke Ngāpua

Hōne Heke Ngāpua (6 June 1869 – 9 February 1909) was a Māori and Liberal Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand. He was born in Kaikohe, and was named after his great-uncle Hōne Heke. Ngāpua is best remembered for his advocacy for Te Kotahitanga, sponsorship of Māori autonomy in Parliament through a Native Rights Bill, and his successful intervention in the Dog Tax War of 1898.

For the Māori leader who signed the Treaty of Waitangi and cut down the flag pole at Kororāreka/Russell, see Hōne Heke. For the 20th century Māori leader, see Hone Heke Rankin.

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