The Sovereign Crown of the Mauri Nation Rangatira did the undertaking and completion of the Salvage Claim, to secure the flag, on behalf of the original owners who gathered to select the Te Kara Flag 1834 at Waitangi.
Some of the Chiefs were Te Rēweti Atuahaere, Hōne Heke Pōkai, Moka Te Kainga-mataa, Te Wharerahi
Tāmati Wāka Nene, Rewa, Kiwikiwi Makoare Te Taonui, Eruera Pare Hongi.
These chiefs, along with others, participated in the selection of the flag, which became a symbol of Māori unity and identity.
The Rangatira 'Lady Crown Chieftainess Turikatuku III' that did the salvage claim on behalf of tupuna, is a descendant herself of Ariki Hongi Hika and Tuirkautuku III.
Ariki Hongi Hika travelled to England to met with King George III to initiate protection for Mauri and Aoteaora, along with the flag and the declaration.
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