Tuhirangi, who signed the Treaty of Waitangi on 6 February 1840 at Waitangi, is believed to have been the elder brother of Hōne Heke Pōkai. The two brothers sold the land which is now the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi.
Tuhirangi
In 1840 more than 500 chiefs signed the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document. Ngā Tohu, when complete, will contain a biographical sketch of each signatory.
Signing
| Signature | Sheet | Signed as | Probable name | Tribe | Hapū | Signing Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Sheet 1 — The Waitangi Sheet | Tuirangi | Tuhirangi | Ngāpuhi | Te Matarahurahu, Ngāti Rāhiri, Ngāi Tawake | Waitangi, 6 February 1840 |
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