Wi Katene
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| The Honourable Wiremu Katene |
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Wiremu Katene circa 1871
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| Minister without portfolio | |
| In office Nov 1872 – Feb 1876 |
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| Prime Minister | George Waterhouse Sir William Fox Sir Julius Vogel Daniel Pollen |
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| Died | 1 November 1895 |
| Political party | None |
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| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1871–1875 | 5th | Northern Maori | Independent | |
| 1887 | 9th | Northern Maori | Independent | |
Wiremu Katene (died 1 November 1895), also known as Wi Katene, was a New Zealand politician.
In 1872 he became the first Māori to be appointed to the Executive Council, becoming the first indigenous Minister of the Crown. He was also a member of the House of Representatives from 1871 to 1875, and again in 1887.[1]
He died on 1 November 1895.[2]
References
- Te Ara biography of Wiremu Parata appointed to the Executive Council a month after Katene
- Wiremu Katene's biography on the Victoria University NZETC website
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| Preceded by | Member of Parliament for Northern Maori 1871–1875 1887 |
Succeeded by Hori Tawhiti |
| Preceded by | Succeeded by Sydney Taiwhanga |
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