Hongi Hika was a major Ngā Puhi leader who sought to establish the power of his people through the use of muskets. In pursuit of this goal he visited England in 1820. He was also keen to attract European missionaries and traders into the Bay of Islands.

Ara anō he whānuitanga kei Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau
(Ka tuwhera anc mai te pae tukutuku nei ki te matapihi hōu)