TE HINAKI (? -1821) was a chief of the Ngati-Paoa, whose stronghold was at Mokoia, Tamaki. He was a son of Te Whakapakonga. It is said that he was taken in the Calder to Valparaiso, where he was well treated and received many presents, and that on returning in the St Patrick he made an attempt to seize the ship, but was frustrated by Captain Florence. Afraid of the power of Hongi, Hinaki entered actively into the traffic in spars, delivering 50 spars to the St Patrick for one musket. Marsden in 1820 concluded a peace between him and his enemies at Hauraki. Major Cruise took his son Te Tata to Sydney, and Hinaki himself went in 1821. He met Hongi there on terms of friendship and came back with him to Bay of Islands. After entertaining Hinaki at the Bay, Hongi prepared a powerful expedition against him. Hinaki was besieged at Mokoia (Nov 1821) and shot by Hongi during the storming of the pa, which was accompanied by great slaughter and cannibal feasts.

S. P. Smith, Maori Wars; Cruise; Marsden, L. and J.; Buller; Bayly.

Reference: Volume 1, page 212

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