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2018 Knighthood
Hekenukumai Nga Iwi KNZM
Ta Hek Busby; the Te Taitokerau leader Hekenukumai Busby is now Sir
Hek with thousands of his people celebrating his investiture in Waitangi.
Prime Minister Jacinda Adern was by his side as the master carver and
celestial navigator was honoured for his life’s work.
The haukainga at Te Whare Runanga in the Waitangi Treaty grounds roared
into life as Hek Busby became Sir Hek.
The day before his investiture Sir Hek said he wasn’t too fussed about his
impending title change.
“I been used to challenges all my life and I’m just preparing for it, I know that
it’s gotta be done whether I like it or not”.
Hector’s; grandfather Iehu is a brother of Riapo; Rangatira.
